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CORRECTED  AND  ENLARGED, 


wB  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise  U 
Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord."  Psalm  cl,  6, 


THIRD   EDITION, 


CINCINNATI: 

LOOKER  AXJ>  ffAIUCE,  PRIXTEHS, 

1815, 


District  of  Ohio,  to  wit  : 

Be  it  remembered,  that  on  the  ninth  day 
of  December,  in  the  year  of  our  Lord  one 
thousand  eight  hundred  and  fourteen,  and 
in  the  thirty-ninth  year  of  the  Independence 
of  the  United  States  of  America,  Davib 
Wallace,  of  the  said  District,  hath  depo- 
sited in  this  office  the  title  of  a  book,  the 
right  whereof  he  claims  as  proprietor,  in 
the  words  following-,  to  wit  :  M  The  Chris- 
tian Hymn-Book,  corrected  and  enlarged. 
*  Let  every  thing  that  hath  breath  praise 
the  Lord.  Praise  ye  the  Lord.'  Psalm  cl,  6, 
Third  Edition." 

In  conformity  to  the  act  of  the  Congress 
of  the  United  States,  entitled  "  An  act  for 
the  encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing 
the  copies  of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to 
the  authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies, 
during  the  time  therein  mentioned,"  and 
also  of  the  act  entitled  "  An  act  supple- 
mentary to  the  act  entitled  '  An  act  for  the 
encouragement  of  learning,  by  securing  the 
copies  of  maps,  charts  and  books,  to  the 
authors  and  proprietors  of  such  copies, 
during  the  times  therein  mentioned,  and 
extending  the  benefits  thereof  to  tht-  arts 
of  designing,  engraving  and  etching  histo- 
rical and  other  prints.' " 
A  copy,  attest, 

HUMPHREY  FULLERTON, 
Clerk  Ohio  District. 


CHRISTIAN  HYMNS, 


IjVVITATIQM 

HYMN1.    L.  M- 

The  neta  and  living  "way. 

1  "fi/f"Y  God,  inspire  this  heart  of  mine 
ItJL     To  praise  thy  name  in  songs  di- 
vine; 

Let  heavenly  love  breathe  thro  my  clay^ 
While  speaking  of  the  living  way. 

2  The  way  to  death,  with  haste  I  trod, 
Oppressed  with  sin,a  heavy  load ; 
But  O,  how  happy  was  that  day, 
"When  first  I  found  the  living  way. 

3  The  veil  of  Jesus5  flesh  I  see, 

Is  rent  and  torn,  and  bleeds  for  me? 
That  blood  divine  sheds  heavenly  dsya 
And  marks  this  new  and  living  way. 

4  O  Jesus,  when  I  view  the  plsn, 

How  God  descends  to  dwell  with  maaj 
1  leap  for  joy  and  boldly  say, 
Vm  in  this  new  and  living  way, 
A  2 


4  INVITATION. 

5  Whene'er  thy  smiling  face  I  view, 
My  strength  and  vigor  I  renew  ; 
I'm  then  prepared  to  shout  and  pray 
Along  the  new  and  living  way. 

6  A  sinner,  I  confess  I  am  ; 

But  O,  I've  found  the  bleeding  Lamb  ; 
He  washed  my  foulest  stains  away, 
And  set  me  in  this  living  way. 

7  When  in  this  living  way  I  move, 
Fm  filled  with  sweet  seraphic  love, 
O,  how  I  long  to  see  the  day, 
When  all  shall  croud  this  living  way, 

S  How  boundless  is  the  love  of  God, 
How  rich  the  drops  of  Jesus'  blood  ; 
And  yet  what  thousands  go  astray, 
And  miss  the  new  and  living  way. 

9  Some  hate  this  way,  which  life  imparts, 
But  let  us  run  with  cheerful  hearts  ; 
For  when  we  quit  this  house  of  clay, 
We  'il  rise  and  shout  this  living  way. 

10  And  when  we  reach  the  heavenly  goal, 
Where  living  streams  of  pleasure  roll, 
Our  song  shall  be  to  endless  day, 
"All  glory  to  the  living  way." 


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HYMN  2. 

10ME,  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy, 
Weak  and  wounded,  sick  and  sore, 
Jesus  ready  stands  to  save  you, 
Full  of  pity  love  and  power. 

He  is  able, 
He  is  willing,  doubt  no  more. 
Now,  ye  needy,  come  and  welcome, 
God's  free  bounty  glorify  -, 


INVITATION. 

True  belief  and  true  repentance, 
Will  not  fail  to  bring  you  nigh  5 

Without  money, 
Come  to  Jesus  Christ,  and  buy. 

3  Let  not  conscience  make  you  linger  5 

Nor  of  fitness  fondly  dream  ; 
All  the  fitness  he  requires, 
Is,  to  feel  your  need  of  him ; 

This  he  gives  you  ; 
'Tis  the  Spirit's  rising  beam. 

4  Come,  ye  weary,  heavy  ladened, 

Bruised  and'mangled  by  the  fall, 
If  you  tarry  till  you  're  better, 
You  will  never  come  at  all ; 

Not  the  righteous ; 
Sinners,  Jesus  came  to  call. 

5  Agonizing  in  the  garden, 

Lo!  your  Saviour  prostrate  lies  ; 
On  the  bloody  tree  behold  him  ! 
Hear  him  cry  before  he  dies  : 

« It  is  finished  !" 
Sinners,  will  not  this  suffice  ? 

6  Lo  !  th'  incarnate  God  ascending, 

Pleads  the  merits  of  his  blood; 
Venture  on  him,  venture  freely, 
Let  no  other  trust  intrude, 

None  but  Jesus, 
Can  do  helpless  sinners  good. 

7  Saints  and  angels  joined  in  concert. 

Sing  the  praises  of  the  Lamb, 

While  the  blissful  seats  of  heaven, 

Sweetly  echo  with  his  name, 

Hallelujah  ! 
Sinners  here  may  do  the  same, 

A3 


0  INVITATION. 
HYMN  3.    L.  M. 

1  J^OME,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast, 
t       \J    Let  every  soul  be  Jesus'  guest  j 

Ye  need  not  one  be  left  behind, 
For  God  has  bidden  all  mankind. 

2  Sent  by  my  Lord,  on  you  I  call, 
The  invitation  is  to  all ; 

Come  all  the  world,  come  sinner,  thou, 
All  things  in  Christ  are  ready  now. 

3  Come  all  ye  souls,  by  sin  opprest, 
Ye  restless  wanderers  after  rest ; 

Ye  poor,  and  maimed,  and  halt,and  blind, 
In  Christ  a  hearty  welcome  find. 

4  My  message,  as  from  God,receive, 
Ye  all  may  come  to  Christ,  and  live ; 
O  let  his  love  your  hearts  constrain, 
Nor  suffer  him  to  die  in  vain. 

5  His  love  is  mighty  to  compel; 

His  conquering  love  consent  to  feel, 
Yield  to  his  love's  redeeming  power, 
And  fight  against  your  God  no  more. 

6  See  him  set  forth  before  your  eyes, 
That  precious  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 
His  offered  benefits  embrace, 
And  freely  now  be  saved  by  grace. 

7  This  is  the  time,  no  more  delay ; 
This  is  the  acceptable  day  ; 
Come  in  this  momeRt  at  his  call, 
And  live  for  him  who  died  for  all. 

HYMN  4.    L.  M. 

1  TT  LONG  to  see  the  season  come,[home; 
JL     When  sinners  shall  come  flocking 
To  taste  the  heaven  of  Jesus'  love, 
And  seek  the  joys  that  are  above. 


INVITATION.  7 

2  Hark,  'tis  the  glorious  gospel  sound, 
Inviting  sinners  all  around  ; 
Behold  the  loving  Saviour  stands, 

And  spreads  for  you  his  bleeding  hands. 

3  He  now  is  knocking  at  your  heart, 
Waiting  salvation  to  impart ; 

To  wash  you  in  atoning  blood, 
And  seal  you  heirs  and  sons  of  God. 

4  A  few  more  days,  and  you  must  go, 
To  realms  of  joy,  or  endless  woe  ; 

In  worlds  of  light,  with  Christ  to  dwell* 
Or  sink  beneath  his  frowns  to  hell. 

5  Come,  then,  dear  sinners  counsel  take» 
And  all  your  sinful  ways  forsake  ; 

This  world  give  o'er,leave  friends  behindj 
In  Christ  you  shall  redemption  find . 

6  Take  your  companion  by  the  hand, 
And  all  your  children  in  a  band, 
And  give  them  up  at  Jesus'  call, 
To  pardon,  bless,  and  save  them  all. 

7  And  when  the  day  of  Christ  shall  come9 
And  he  collect  his  jewels  home  ; 

On  Zion's  mount,  you  all  shall  stand, 
And  join  the  bright  angelic  band. 
S  O,  what  a  glorious  company  ! 
May  I  be  there  that  sight  to  see  ; 
And  join  in  praise  to  Jesus'  name, 
All  glorious  in  Jerusalem. 

HYMN  5.    S.JVI. 

1  T-T°^v  free  tDe  fountain  flows, 
Ilm.    Of  endless  life  and  joy ; 
That  spring  which  no  confinement  knows-, 
Whose  waters  never  cloy, 

A* 


8  INVITATION. 

2  How  sweet  the  accents  sound, 

From  the  Redeemer's  tongue  : 
"  Assemble  all  ye  nations  round, 
"  In  one  obedient  throng." 

3  The  spirit  bears  the  call, 

To  all  the  distant  lands ; 
The  church,  the  bride,  reflects  it  back, 
While  Jesus  waiting  stands  : 

4  "  Ho  !  every  thirsty  soul, 

"  Approach  the  sacred  spring  ; 
"  Drink,  and  your  fainting  spirits  cheer, 
"  Renew  the  draught  and  sing. 

5  "Let  all  that  will,  approach, 

'•  The  water  freely  take, 
"  Free  for  the  world,  behold  it  flows, 
"  You  all  may  now  partake." 

6  With  thankful  hearts,  we  come 

To  take  the  offered  grace  ; 
And  call  on  all  that  hear,  to  join 
The  trial  and  the  praise. 

HYMN  6.    C.  M. 

1  T>  EJOICE,  believer,  in  the  Lord, 
JLl>     Who  makes  your  cause  his  own ; 
The  hope  that's  built  upon  his  word, 

Can  ne'er  be  overthrown. 

2  Tho  many  foes  beset  your  road, 

And  feeble  is  your  arm  ; 
Your  life  is  hid  with  Christ  in  God, 
Beyond  the  reach  of  harm. 

3  Weak  as  you  are,  you  shall  not  faint, 

Or  fainting,shall  not  die  ; 
Jesus  the  strength  of  every  saint, 
Will  daily  strength  supply. 


INVITATION. 

I  Tho  sometimes  unperceived  by  sense, 
To  faith  he's  always  near, 
A  guide,  a  glory,  a  defence ; 
Then  what  have  we  to  fear  ? 
5  Cleave  to  the  Saviour's  precious  name, 
Your  confidence  hold  fast ; 
And  surely  as  he  overcame, 
You'll  conquer  too,  at  last. 

HYMN  7. 

I      T|  LOW  ye  the  trumpet,  blow 
J3     The  gladly  solemn  sound  ! 
Let  all  the  nations  know, 
To  earth's  remotest  bound, 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come  ! 

Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

Exalt  the  Lamb  of  God, 

The  sin-atoning  Lamb  ; 

Redemption  by  his  blood, 

Thro  all  the  earth  proclaim : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

3  Ye,  who  have  sold  for  nought9 
The  heritage  above, 

May  have  it  back,  unbought, 

The  gift  of  Jesus'  love  : 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

4  Ye  slaves  to  sin  and  hell,  ^ 
Your  liberty  receive ; 
And  safe  in  Jesus  dwell, 
And  blest  in  Jesus,  live  ; 

The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
A5 


10  INVITATION. 

5      The  gospel  trumpet  hear, 

The  news  of  pardoning  grace  ; 
Ye  happy  souls  draw  near, 
Behold  your  Saviour's  face ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 
5      Jesus,  our  great  high-priest, 
Has  full  atonement  made  ; 
Ye  weary  spirits  rest, 
Ye  mournful  souls  be  glad  ; 
The  year  of  jubilee  is  come, 
Return,  ye  ransomed  sinners,  home. 

HYMN  8.    C.  M. 

1TET  every  mortal  ear  attend, 
XJ    And  every  heart  rejoice ; 
The  trumpet  of  the  gospel  sounds, 
With  an  inviting  voice  : 

2  Ho  !  all  ye  hungry,  starving  souls, 

Who  feed  upon  the  wind, 
And  vainly  strive,  with  earthly  toys 
To  fill  an  empty  mind; 

3  Eternal  wisdom  has  prepared 

A  s»ul -reviving  feast, 
And  bids  your  longing  appetites 
The  rich  provision  taste. 

4  Ho  !  ye  who  pant  for  living  streams, 

And  pine  away  and  die  ; 
Here  you  may  quench  your xaging  thirst, 
Wiih  springs  that  never  dry. 

5  Rivers  of  love  and  mercy,  here 

In  a  rich  ocean  join  s 
Salvation  in  abundance  flows, 
Idkc  floods  of  milk  and  wine. 


INVITATION.  11 

Ye  perishing1  and  naked  poor, 

Who  work  with  mighty  pains 
To  weave  a  garment  of  your  own, 

That  will  not  hide  your  stains, 
Come  naked,  and  adorn  your  souls 

With  righteousness  divine •: 
This  robe  is  spotless,  rich  and  free,' 

And  lasting  as  the  mind. 
Dear  God,  the  treasures  of  thy  love 

Are  everlasting  mines, 
'Deep  as  our  helpless  miseries  are, 

And  boundless  as  our  sins. 

iThe  happy  gates  of  gospel  grace, 

Stand  open  night  and  day  ; 
Lord,  we  are  come  to  seek  supplies^ 

And  drive  our  wants  away. 

HYMN  9.  L.  M. 

|"IXjTHAT  shall  the  dying  sinner  do, 
V  ▼      That  seeks  relief  for  all  his  woe  ? , 

Where  shall  the  guilty  conscience  find 
•Ease  for  the  torment  of  the  mind  ? 

How  shall  we  get  our  crimes  forgiven, 

0r  form  our  natures  fit  for  heaven  ? 

Can  souls,  all  o'er  defiled  with  sin, [clean! 
^Make  their   own  powers   and  passions 

IThe  gospel  shows  a  Saviour  nigh, 
All  other  schemes  in  vain  we  try  ; 
'Tis  there  that  power  and  glory  dwell* 
I  That  save  rebellious  souls  from  faelL 

i  This  is  the  pillar  of  our  hope, 
I  That  bears  our  fainting  spirits  up : 
We  read  the  grace,  we  trust  the  wo?d9 
!  And  find  salvation  in  the  Lord. 


±2  INVITATION. 

5  Let  men  or  angels  dig-  the  mines, 
Where  nature's  golden  treasure  shines 
Brought  near  the  doctrine  of  the  cross, 
All  nature's  gold  appears  but  dross. 

6  Should  vile  blasphemers,  with  disdain, 
Pronounce  the  truths  of  Jesus  vain, 
We'll  meet  the  scandal  and  the  shame, 
And  sing  and  triumph  in  his  name. 

HYMN  10.    C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  blessings  are  not  few", 
•I      Nor  is  thy  gospel  weak  ; 

Thy  grace  can  melt  the  stubborn  Jew, 
And  heal  the  dying  Greek. 

2  Wide  as  the  reach  of  Satan's  rage, 

Doth  thy  salvation  flow ; 
Tis  not  confined  to  sex  or  age, 
The  lofty  or  the  low. 

3  While  grace  is  offered  to  the  prince, 

The  poor  may  take  their  share  ; 
No  mortal  has  a  just  pretence 
To  perish  in  despair. 

4  Be  wise,  ye  men  of  strength  and  wit, 

Nor  boast  your  native  powers  ; 
But  to  his  sovereign  grace  submit, 
And  glory  shall  be  yours. 

5  Come,  all  ye  vilest  sinners,  co  me, 

He'll  form  your  hearts  anew  ; 
His  gospel  and  his  heart  hav&room, 
For  rebels  such  as  you. 

6  His  doctrine  is  almighty  love, 

There's  virtue  in  his  name 
To  turn  a  raven  to  a  dove, 
The  Uon  to  a  lamb. 


INVITATION.  13 

HYMN  11. 

,Q INNER,  hear  the  Saviour's  call, 
©    He  now  is  passing  by ; 
He  has  seen  thy  grievous  thrall, 

And  heard  thy  mournful  cry  ; 
He  has  pardons  to  impart, 
Srace  to  save  thee  from  thy  fears, 
See  the  love  that  fills  his  heart, 

And  wipe  away  thy  tears. 
Why  art  thou  afraid  to  come, 

And  tell  him  all  thy  case  ? 
He  will  not  pronounce  thy  doom, 

Nor  frown  thee  from  his  face. 
Wilt  thou  fear  Emmanuel  ? 
I  Wilt  thou  dread  the  Lamb  of  God, 
kWho,  to  save  thy  soul  from  hell, 

Has  shed  his  precious  blood  ? 
Think  how  on  the  cross  he  hung, 

Pierced  with  a  thousand  wounds  ! 
Hark  from  each,  as  with  a  tongue, 

The  voice  of  pardon  sounds  : 
'See  from  all  his  bursting  veins, 
Blood  of  wondrous  virtue  flow  : 
iShed  to  wash  away  thy  stains, 

And  ransom  thee  from  woe. 
!Tho  his  majesty  be  great, 

His  mercy  is  no  less  ; 
iTho  he  thy  transgressions  hate. 

He  feels  for  thy  distress  : 
By  himself  the  Lord  has  sworn 
He  delights  not  in  thy  deaths 
But  invites  thee  to  return, 

That  thou.  may/st  live  by  faith, 
i  Raise  thy  downcast  eyes,  and  see 

What  throngs  his  throne  surround^ 


1*  JNVITATI02C. 

These,  tho  sinners  once  like  thee, 

Have  full  salvation  found  : 
Yield  not  then  to  unbelief, 
While  he  sajs  "  there  yet  is  room  r 
Tho  of  sinners  thou  art  chief, 
Since  Jesus  calis  theej  come. 

HYMN  12.    Tb 

1  "VTOW  begin  the  heavenly  theme* 
J3I      Sing  aloud  in  Jesus'  name  ; 
Ye  who  his  salvation  prove, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

2  Ye  who  see  the  Father's  grace 
Beaming  in  the  Saviour's  face, 
As  to  Canaan  on  ye  move, 
Sing  and  bless  redeeming  love. 

3  Mourning  souls,  dry  up  your  tears, 
Banish  all  your  guilty  fears  ; 

See  your  guilt  and  curse  remove, 
Cancelled  by  redeeming  love. 

4  Ye  alas  !  who  long  have  been 
Willing  slaves  to  death  and  sin, 
Now  from  bliss  no  longer  rove, 
Stop  and  taste  redeeming  love. 

5  W  drome  all,  by  sin  opprest, 
Welcome  to  his  sacred  rest : 
Nothing  brought  him  from  above, 
Nothing  but  redeeming  love. 

6  When  his  spirit  leads  us  home, 
When  we  to  his  glory  come, 
We  shall  all  the  fulness  prove, 
Of  our  Lord's  redeeming  love. 

7  He  subdued  th'  infernal  powers, 
Those  tremendous  foes  of  ours, 
From  their  curssrd  empire  drove  ; 
A'ighiy  in  redeeming  love. 


INVITATION.  13 

S  Hither,  then,  your  music,  bring, 
Strike  aloud  each  cheerfu*.  ^ring  : 
Mortals,  join  the  hosts  above. 
Join  to  sing  redeeming  love. 

HYMN  13.     L.  M. 

Weary  »ouls  invited  to  rest.    Matt.  xi.  28. 

1  1^1  OME,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distrest, 
\J  Come,and  accept  the  promised  restj 
The  Saviour's  gracious  call  obey, 

And  cast  your  gloomy  fears  away. 

2  Oppressed  with  guilt,  a  painful  load, 
O  come,  and  spread  your  woes  abroad ; 
Divine  compassion,  mighty  love, 
Will  all  the  painful  load  remove. 

3  Here  mercy's  boundless  ocean  flows, 

To  cleanse  your  sins  and  heal  your  woesj 
Pardon  and  life  and  endless  peace  ; 
How  rich  the  gift !  how  free  the  grace  1 

4  Lord,  we  accept  with  thankful  heart, 
The  hope  thy  gracious  words  impart  s 
We  come  with  trembling,  yet  rejoice, 
And  bless  the  kind  inviting  voice. 

5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  powerful  love 
Confirm  our  faith,  our  fears  remove  ; 
And  sweetly  influence  every  breast, 
And  leads  us  to  eternal  rest. 

HYMN  14.    L.  M. 

Christ's  invitation  to  thirsty  souls. 
Johnvh,  37. 
1  mHE  Lord  of  life  exalted  stands, 
JL     Aloud  he  cries,  and  spreads  hk 

hands  ; 
He  calls  ten  thousand  sinners  round; 
And  sends  a  voice  from  every  wouna- 


16  AWAKENING. 

2  "  Attend  w\  thirsty  souls,  draw  near, 
"And  saiille  all  your  wishes  here  : 
"  Behoh  Nthe  living  fountain  flows, 
"  In  streams  as  various  as  your  woes. 

3  "  An  ample  pardon  here  I  give, 

"  And  bid  the  sentenced  rebel  live  : 
"  Show  him  my  Father's  smiling  face, 
"  And  lodge  him  in  his  dear  embrace. 

4  "  I  purge  from  sin's  detested  stain, 

"  And  make  the  crimson  white  again, 

"  Lead  to  celestial  joys  refined, 

■*  And  lasting  as  the  deathless  mind." 

5  Blest  Saviour,  I  can  doubt  no  more  ; 
I  hear,  and  wonder,  and  adore  : 
Panting  I  seek  that  fountain-head, 
Whence  waters,  so  divine,  proceed. 

6  Clear  spring  of  life,  flow  on,  and  roll, 
With  growing  swell,  from  pole  to  pole, 
Till  flowers  and  fruits  of  paradise, 
Round  all  the  winding  currents  rise. 


AWAKEMNG. 
HYMN  15.    7's. 

SINNER,  art  thou  still  secure  ? 
Wilt  thou  still  refuse  to  pray  ? 
Can  thy  heart  and  hands  endure 
In  the  Lord's  avonging  day  ? 
See  his  mighty  arm  made  bare  ! 
Awful  terrors  clothe  his  brow  ?. 
For  his  judgment  now  prepare, 
Thou  must  either  break  or  bow. 
At  his  presence,  nature  shakes. 
Earth,  affrighted,  hastes  to  flee, 


AWAKENING.  17 

Solid  mountains  melt  like  wax, 
What  will  then  become  of  thee  ? 
Who  his  coming  may  abide  ? 
You  that  glory  in  your  shame, 
Will  you  find  a  place  to  hide, 
When  the  world  is  wrapped  in  flame  ? 

3  Then  the  great,  the  rich,  the  wise, 
Trembling,  guilty,  self-condemned, 
Must  belwld  the  piercing  eyes 
Of  the  judge  they  once  blasphemed  ; 
Where  are  now  their  haughty  looks  ? 
O  !  their  horror  and  despair, 
When  they  see  the  opened  books, 
And  their  dreadful  sentence  hear  ! 

I  Lord,  prepare  us  by  thy  grace, 
Soon  we  must  resign  our  breath, 
And  our  souls  be  called  to  pass 
Thro'  the  iron  gate  of  death. 
Let  us  now  our  days  improve, 
Listen  to  the  Gospel  voice, 
Seek  the  things  that  are  above, 
Scorn  the  world's  pretended  joys. 

i  Lord,  when  flesh  and  heart  shall  tsiilj 
Let  thy  love  our  spirits  cheer . 
Strengthened  thus,  we  shall  prevail 
Over  Satan,  sin,  and  fear, 
Trusting  in  thy  precious  name, 
May  we  thus  our  journey  end  ; 
Then  our  foes  shall  lose  their  aim, 
And  the  Judge  will  be  our  Fr-iend. 

HYMN  16.    C,  M. 

I    QlNNERS,  the  voice  of  God  regard  ; 
O     His  mercy  speaks  to-day  ; 
He  calls  you  by  his  sovereign  word, 
l^rom  sin's  destructive  way. 
B 


IS  AWAKENING. 

2  Like  the  rough  sea,  that  cannot  rest, 

You  live  devoid  of  peace  ; 
A  thousand  things  within  your  breast, 
Deprives  your  soul  of  ease. 

3  Your  way  is  dark  and  leads  to  hell, 

W  ny  will  you  persevere  ? 
Can  you  in  endless  torments  dwell, 
Shut  up  in  black  despair  ? 

4  Why  will  you,  in  the  crooked  ways, 

Of  sin  and  folly  go  ? 
In  pain  you  travel  all  your  days, 
To  reap  immortal  woe. 

5  But  he  that  turns  to  God  shall  live, 

Thro'  his  abounding  grace  ; 

His  mercy  will  the  guilt  forgive, 

Of  those  that  seek  his  face. 

6  Bow  to  the  scepter  of  his  word, 

Renouncing  every  sin  ; 
Submit  to  him,  your  sovereign  Lord, 
And  learn  his  will  divine. 

7  His  love  exceeds  your  highest  thoughts 

He  pardons  like  a  God  ; 
He  will  forgive  your  numerous  faults, 
Thro'  a  Redeemer's  blood. 


HYMN  17.    C.  M. 

1  FllFfE  manna,  favored  Israel's  meat, 

JL      Was  gathered,  day  by  day  ; 
When  all  the  host  was  served,  the  heat 
Melted  the  rest  away. 

2  In  vain  to  hoard  it  up,  they  tried, 

Against  tomorrow  came  ; 
It  then  bred  worms  and  putrified, 
And  proved  their  sin  and  shame. 


AWAKENING.  59 

I  'Twas  daily  bread,  and  would  not  keep, 
But  must  be  still  renewed  : 
Faith  should  not  want  a  hoard  or  heap* 
But  trust  the  Lord  for  food. 
t  The  truths  by  which  the  soul  is  fedr 
Must  thus  be  had  afresh  ; 
For  notions,  resting  in  the  head, 
Will  only  feed  the  flesh, 
f  However  true,  they  give  no  life, 
Nor  unction  do  impart ; 
They  breed  the  worms  of  pride  &  strife, 
But  cannot  cheer  the  heart. 
>  Ncr  can  the  best  experience  past, 
The  life  of  faith  maintain  ; 
The  brightest  hope  will  faint  at  last, 
Unless  revived  again. 

f  Dear  Lord,  while  we  in  prayer  are  found* 
Do  thou  the  manna  give  ; 
O  !  let  it  fall  on  all  around, 
That  we  may  eat  and  live* 


lM 


HYMN  18.    CM. 

Y  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  1 

.     Awake,  my  sluggish  soul  ; 

Nothing  has  half  thy  work  to  do, 
Yet  nothing's  half  so  dull. 

2  The  little  ants,  for  one  poor  grain, 

Labor,  and  tug  and  strive  ; 
Yet  we,  who  have  a  heaven  t*  obtain. 
How  negligent  we  live  ! 

3  Lord,  shall  we  live  so  sluggish  stilly 

And  never  act  our  parts  I 
B  Z 


20  AWAKENING. 

Come,  holy  Dove,  from  th'  heavenly  hill, 
And  warm  our  frozen  hearts. 
4  Then  shall  our  active  spirits  move, 
Upward  our  souls  shall  rise, 
With  hands  of  faith  and  wings  of  love, 
We'll  fly  and  take  the  prize. 


T 


HYMN  19.     C.  M. 

HUS  saith  the  Lord,  "  the  spacious 
fields, 

"  And  flocks  and  herds  are  mine  ; 
"  O'er  all  the  cattle  of  the  hills, 

*'  I  claim  a  right  divine. 
"  I  ask  no  sheep,  for  sacrifice, 

Nor  bullocks,  burnt  with  fire  ; 
"To  hope  and  love,  to  pray  and  praise, 

"  Are  all  that  I  require. 
"  Invoke  my  name,  when  trouble's  near 

M  My  hand  shall  set  thee  free  ; 
**  Then  shall  thy  thankful  lips  declare 

*'  The  honor  due  to  me. 
u  The  man  that  offers  humble  praise, 

•«  Declares  my  glory  best : 
"  And  those  that  tread  my  holy  ways, 

"  Shall  my  salvation  taste." 

HYMN  20.    C.  M. 

HOW  short  and  hasty  is  our  life, 
How  vast  our  soul's  affairs  ! 
Yet  senseless  mortals  vainly  strive 

To  lavish  out  their  years. 
Our  days  run  thoughtlessly  along, 

Without  a  moment's  stay  : 
Just  like  a  story  or  a  song, 
We  pass  our  lives  away. 


AWAKENING.  21 

>  God  from  on  high  invites  us  home 

But  we  march  heedless  on, 

And  ever  hastening  to  the  tomb, 

Stoop  downward  as  we  run. 

i  How  we  deserve  the  deepest  hell, 
That  slight  the  joys  above  ! 
What  chains  of  vengeance  should  we  feel, 
That  break  such  cords  of  love  ! 
»  Draw  us,  O  God,  with  sovereign  grace, 
And  lift  our  thoughts  on  high, 
That  we  may  end  this  mortal  race, 
And  see  salvation  nigh. 

HYMN  21.    L.  M. 

BROAD  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death, 
And  thousands  walk  together  there. 
But  wisdom  shows  a  narrow  path, 
With  here  and  there  a  traveller. 

?  "  Deny  thyself,  take  up  thy  cross," 
Is  the  Redeemer's  great  command  ; 
Nature  must  count  her  gold  but  dross, 
If  she  would  gain  this  heavenly  land. 

I  The  fearful  soul  that  tires  and  faints^ 
And  walks  the  way  of  God  no  more, 
Is  but  esteemed  almost  a  saint, 
And  makes  his  own  destruction  sure. 

1  Lord,  let  not  all  my  hopes  be  vain  ; 
Create  my  heart  entirely  new  : 
And  bring  me  with  thyself  to  reign, 
"Where  false  apostates  never  6.0. 
HYMN  22.    C.  M. 

STRAIT  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait, 
That  leads  to  joys  on  high  ; 
'Tis  but  a  few  that  find  the  gate, 
While  crouds  mistake  and  die, 
B  3 


22  PENITENTIAL. 

2  Beloved  self  must  be  denied, 

The  mind  and  will  renewed, 
Passions  suppressed  and  patience  tried, 
And  vain  desires  subdued. 

3  Flesh  is  a  dangerous  foe  to  grace, 

Where  it  prevails  and  rules  ; 
Flesh  must  be  humbled,  pride  abased, 
Lest  they  destroy  our  souls. 

4  The  love  of  gold  be  banished  hence, 

That  vile  idolatry, 
And  every  member,  every  sense, 
In  sweet  subjection  lie. 

5  The  tongue,  that  most  unruly  power, 

Requires  a  strong  restraint : 
We  must  be  watchful  every  hour,' 
And  pray,  but  never  faint. 

PEMTEXTIJL. 
HYMN  23.    C.  M. 

1  TTOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  ! 
XX     Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  ! 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  minds, 

Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace, 

Sounds  from  the  sacred  word  ; 
Ho  !  ye  despairing  sinners,  come, 
And  trust  upon  the  Lord. 
S  My  soul  obeys  th'  Almighty  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 
I  do  believe  thy  promise,  Lord, 
O  help  my  unbelief. 
4  To  the  dear  fountain  of  thy  blood, 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly ; 
Here  let  me  wash  my  spotted  soul, 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 


PENITENTIAL."  23 

>  Stretch  out  thine  arm,  victorious  King, 
My  reigning  sins  subdue  : 
Drive  the  old  dragon  from  his  seat, 
With  all  his  hellish  crew. 
5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, . 
On  thy  kind  arms  I  fall, 
Be  thou  my  strength,  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus  and  my  all. 


HYMN  24.    C.  M. 


B 


Have  wasted  his  estate ;        [wine, 
He  begs  a  share  among  the  swine  ; 
To  taste  the  husks  they  eat. 

2  "  I  die  with  hunger,  here,"  he  cries, 

"I  starve  in  foreign  lands  ; 
"  My  father's  house  has  large  supplies, 
"  And  bounteous  are  his  hands. 

3  "I'll  go,  and  with  a  mournful  tongue, 

"  Fall  down  before  his  face  ; 
"Father,  I've  done  thy  justice  wrong, 
"  Nor  can  deserve  thy  grace." 

4  He  said,  and  hastened  to  his  home, 

To  seek  his  father's  love  ; 
The  father  saw  the  rebel  come, 
And  all  his  bowels  move. 

5  He  ran,  and  fell  upon  his  neck, 

Embraced  and  kissed  his  son  ; 
The  rebel's  heart  with  sorrow  brake. 
For  follies  he  had  done. 

6  "  Take  off  his  clothes  of  shame  and  sin," 

(The  father  gives  command) 
"  Dress  him  in  garments  white  and  clean, 
**  With  rings  adorn  his  hand. 


21  PENITENTIAL. 

7  "  A  day  of  feasting  I  ordain, 

"Let  mirth  and  joy  abound  ;  * 

((  My  son  was  dead,  and  lives  again ; 
*'  Was  lost,  and  now  is  found." 

HYMN  25.     L.  M. 

1  X  SEND  the  joys  of  earth  away, 
JL     Away  ye  tempters  of  the  mind  ; 
False  as  the  smoothe  deceitful  sea, 
And  empty  as  the  whistling  wind. 

2  Your  streams  were  floating  me  along 
Down  to  the  gulph  of  black  despair  ; 
And  while  I  listened  to  your  song, 
Your  streams  had  e'en  conveyed  me  there. 

3  Lord,  I  adore  thy  matchless  grace, 
That  warned  me  of  that  dark,  abyss ; 
That  drew  me  from  those   treacherous 
And  bade  me  seek  superior  bliss,  [seas, 

4  Now  to  the  shining  realms  above, 

I  stretch  my  hands  and  glance  my  eyes; 
O  for  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 
To  bear  me  to  the  upper  skies  ! 

5  Therefrom  the  bosom  of  my  God, 
Oceans  of  endless  pleasure  roll ; 
There  would  I  fix  my  last  abode,       „ 
And  drown  the  sorrows  of  my  soul. 

HYMN  26.     C  M. 

1  ~\/|TY  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delight, 
!_▼  JL     And  bids  the  world  farewell ; 
Base  as  the  dirt  beneath  my  feet, 

And  mischievous  as  hell. 

2  No  longer  will  J  ask  your  love, 

Nor  seek  your  friendship  more  ; 
The  happiness  that  I  approve, 
Is  not  within  your  power. 


PENITENTIAL.  2B 

There's  nothing  round  this  spacious  earth 

irhat  suits  my  large  desire  ; 
To  boundless  joy  and  solid  mirth 

My  nobler  thoughts  aspire. 
Where  pleasure  rolls  its  living  flood, 

From  sin  and  dross  refined, 
Still  springing  from  the  throne  of  God* 

And  fit  to  cheer  the  mind, 
Th'  Almighty  Ruler  of  the  sphere, 

The  glorious  and  the  great, 
Brings  his  own  ail-sufficience  there. 

To  make  our  bliss  complete. 
Had  I  the  pinions  of  a  dove, 

I'd  climb  the  heavenly  road  ; 
There  sits  my  Saviour  dressed  in  love. 

And  there  my  smiling  God, 

HYMN2r.    L  M. 

The  Beatitudes.     Mat.  v,  2 12, 

BLEST  are  the  humble  souls,  who  see 
Their  emptiness  and  poverty ; 
Treasures  of  grace  to  them  are  given, 
And  crowns  of  joy  laid  up  in  heaven. 
Blest  are  the  men  of  broken  heart, 
Who  mourn  for  sin  with  inward  smart; 
I'he  blood  of  Christ  divinely  flows 
A  healing  balm  for  all  their"  woes. 
Blest  are  the  meek,  who  stand  afar 
^rom  rage  and  passion,  noise  and  wa- 5 
•rod  will  secure  their  liappv  state 
And  plead  their  cause  against  the  great* 
Blest  are  the  sou1?  who  thirst  fbr°-race 
lunger  and  long  for  righteousness  -    ? 
rhey  shall  oe  well  supplied  ana  fed 
•Vtth  Uvihg  streams  and  living  braad. 


26  THE    BACKSLIDER 

5  Blest  are  the  men  whose  bowels  move, 
And  melt  with  sympathy  and  love  ; 
From  Christ  theLord  they  shall  obtain 
Like  sympathy  and  love  again. 

6  Blest  are  the  pure,  whose    hearts    a; 
From  the  defiling  power  of  sin.     [clea 
With  endless  pleasure  they  shall  see 
A  God  of  spoilt:^  purity. 

7  Blest  are  the  men  of  peaceful  life, 
Who  quench  the  coals  of  growing-  strif 
rI  hey  shall  be  called  the  heirs  of  bliss, 
The  sons  o    God,  -he  God  of  peace. 

8  Blest  are  the  sufferers  who  partake 
Of  pain  ana  shame  for  Jesus'  sake  ; 
Their  souls  shall  triumph  in  the  Lord 
Glory  and  joy  are  their  reward. 

THE  BACKSLIDER  RETURMW 
HYMN  28.    C.  M. 

"  O  that  I  were  as  in  months  past." 

1  QWEET  was  the  time  when  first  I J 

0  The  Saviour's  pardoning  blood, 
Applied       cleanse  my  soul  from  guil 

And  bring'  me  home  to  God. 

2  Soon  ub  the  morn  the  light  revealed, 

His  praises  tuned  my  tongue  ; 
And  when  the  evening  shades  prevai. 
His  love  was  all  my  song. 

3  In  vain  the  tempter  spread  his  wiles. 

The   vorld  no  more  could  charm  ; 

1  lived  upon  my  Saviour's  smiles, 

Aud  leaned  upon  his  arm. 
4*  In  prayer  my  soul  drew  near  the  Lor< 
And"  saw  his  glory  shine  ; 


RETURNING  TO    GOD.  2, 

And  when  I  read  his  holy  word, 
1  called  each  promise  mine. 

Then  to  his  saints  I  often  spoke, 

Of  what  his  love  had  done '; 
But  now  my  heart  is  almost  broke, 

For  all  my  joys  are  gone. 
Now,  when  the  evening-  shade  prevails, 

My  soul  in  darkness  mourns  ; 
And  when  the  morn  the  light  recalls, 

No  light  to  me  returns. 
My  prayers  are  now  a  chattering  noise, 

For  Jesus  hides  his  face  ; 
I  read,  the  promise  meets  my  eyes, 

But  does  not  reach  my  case. 

Now  Satan  threatens  to  prevail, 
And  make  my  soul  his  prey  ; 

Yet,  Lord,  thy  mercies  cannot  fail, 
O  come  without  dekiy. 

HYMN  29.     C.  M. 

OF  OR  a  closer  walk  with  God  ; 
A  calm  and  heavenly  frame ; 
A  light  to  shine  upon  the  road, 

That  leads  me  to  the  Lamb  ! 
,  Where  is  the  blessedness  I  kuew, 

When  first  I  found  the  Lord  \ 
>  Where  is  the  soul  refreshing  vie*", 
Of  Jesus  and  his  word  ? 

What  peaceful  hours  I  then  enjoyed, 
Kow  sweet  their  memory  still 

But  they  have  left  an  aching  void, 
The  world  can  never  fill. 

Return,  O  holy  Dove,  return. 
Sweet  messenger  of  rest, 


28  THE    BACKSLIDER 

I  hate  the  sins  that  made  thee  mourn, 
And  drove  thee  from  my  breast. 

5  The  dearest  idol  I  have  known, 

What  e'er  that  idol  he, 
Help  me  to  tear  it  from  thy  throne, 
And  worship  only  thee. 

6  So  shall  my  walk  be  close  with  God, 

Calm  and  serene  my  frame, 
So  purer  light  shall  mark  the  road, 
That  iea^s  me  to  the  Lamo. 

HYMN  30.     L.  M. 
1  £~\  TIIOU  that  hearest  when  sinners  cr 
\Jr     Tho  all  my  crimes  before  thee  li 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
Cut  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book 

3  Create  my  nature  pure  within, 
And  form  my  soul  averse  from  sin  ; 
Let  thy  good  spirit  ne'er  depart, 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  T  cannot  live  without  thy  light, 
Cast  out  and  banished  from  thy  sight : 
Thy  holy  joys,  nay  God,  restore, 
And  guard  me  that  I  fall  no  more. 

4  Tho  I  have  grieved  thy  spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford, 
And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throni 
To  plead  for  mercy  through  thy  son. 

5  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  : 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 

6  My  soul  lies  humbled  in  the  dust, 
And  owns  thy  dreadful  sentence  just  I 
Look  down,  O  Lord,  with  pitying  eye,} 
And  save  the  soul  condemned  to  die* 


RETURNING  TO  GOD.  29 

rhen  will  I  teach  the  world  thy  ways  ; 
Sinners  shall  learn  thy  sovereign  grace  ; 
'11  lead  them  to  my  Saviour's  blood, 
<\nd  the}'  shail  praise  a  pardoning  God. 
3  mav  thy  love  inspire  my  tongue  i 
Salvation  shall  be  all  my  song : 
\nd  all  my  powers  sha'l  join  to  bless 
rhe  Lord  my  strength  and  righteousness. 

HYMN  51. 

JESUS,  let  thy  pitying- eye, 
Call  back  a  wandering  sheep, 
False  to  thee,  like  Peter,  I 

Would  fain  like  Peter  weep  : 
Let  me  be  by  grace  restored : 

On  me,  long-suffenngjLordjbe  shown  ; 
rurn,  and  look  upon  me  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

Saviour  Prince,  enthroned  above, 

Repentance  to  impart, 
Give  me,thro  redeeming  love, 

The  humble  contrite  heart, 
Give,  what  I  have  long  imploredj, 

A  portion  ot'thy  love  unknown, 
lurn,  and  look  upon  me,  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

For  thine  own  compassion's  sake, 

The  gracious  wonder  shew ; 
Oast  my  sins  behind  thy  back, 

And  wash  me  white  as  snow : 
If  thy  bowels  now  be  moved, 

li  1  now  myself  bemoan, 
Turn  and  look  upon  me  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone- 
See  me,  Saviour,  from  above, 

Nor  suffer  me  to  die  ; 
c  3 


SO  RETENTINC     SINNER. 

Life  and  happiness  and  love, 
Drop  from  thy  gracious  eye  : 

Speak  the  reconciling  word, 

And  ie  t  thy  mercy  melt  me  down  : 

Turn,  and  took  upon  me  Lord, 
And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

5  Look,  as  when  thy  eye  pursued, 

The  first  apostate  man, 
Saw  him  weltering  in  his  blood. 

And  bade  iiim  rise  again  : 
Speak  my  paradise  restored, 

Redeem  me  by  thy  grace  alone  : 
Turn  and  look  upon  me  Lord, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

6  Look,  as  when  thy  languid  eye 

Was  closed  that  we  might  live  ; 
"Father,"  (at  the  point  to  die 

My  Saviour  gasped)  "forgive." 
Surely  with  that  dying  word, 

l?C  turns,   aiv)    looks,   and  cries  <c  'ti 
O  my  lovmg,  bleeding  \jord,         [done,1 

Ttiou  breiikest  my  heart  of  stuiie. 

KEPEA'TfXG  SINNER. 

HYMN  32.     C.  M. 
HYSICLAM  of  my  sin-sick  soul, 
To  tnee  I  bring  my  case  ; 
My  raging  malady  control, 

And  heal  ir.2  by  thy  grace. 
Pity  the  anguish  I  endure. 

See  how  1  mourn  and  pine  ; 
For  never  can  I  hope  a  cure, 
From  any  hand  but  thine. 
I  would  disclose  my  whole  complaint, 
But  where  shall  I  begin  i 


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REPENTING    SINNER^  "31 

No  words  of  mine  can  fully  paint, 
That  worst  distemper,  sin. 

I  n  makes  m^  deaf,  and  dumb,  and  blinc% 
And  impotent  end  lame  ; 
And  dverclouds  and  fills  my  mind  ; 
With  folly:  fearj  and  shame. 

5  A  thousand  evil  thoughts  intrude, 
Tumultous  in  raj  br^ist ; 
Which  ind:spose  me  for  my  food, 
And  rob  me  of  my  rest. 

5  Lord,  I  am  sick,  regard  my  cry, 
And  set  my  spirit  free  ; 
Say,  canst  thou  let  a  sinner  die 
Who  longs  to  live  with  xhee  ? 

hymn  33.   s.  m 

1  T^ESIDE  the  gospe]  pool, 
jLJ     Appointed  for  t$e  poor  : 
From  year  to  year  my  heipless  soul, 

Has  waited  tor  a  cure, 

2  How  often  have  I  seen 

The  healing  writers  move, 
And  others  round  me  stepping  in, 
Their  efficacy  prove. 

3  But  my  complaints  remain  ; 

I  feel  th<=>  vefy  cAme< 
As  full  of  guilt  and  fear  and  pain, 
As  when  at  nrst  I  came. 

4  O  wouid  the  Lo"d  appear, 

My  malady  to  hea!  ; 
He  knows  how  long  I've  languished  here 
And  what  distMs  I  feci. 

5  How  often  have  iWiou^ht 

Why  should  I  longstflierj 

c  4< 


32  REPENTING    SINNER. 

Surely  the  mercy  I  have  sought, 
Is  not  for  such  as  I. 

6  But  whither  can  I  go  ? 

There  is  no  other  pool, 
Where  streams  of  sovereign  virtue  flow 
To  make  a  sinner  whole. 

7  Here  then  from  day  to  day 

I'll  wait  and  hope  and  cry  ; 
Can  Jesus  hear  a  sinner  pray, 
Yet  suifer  him  to  die  ? 

8  No,  he  is  full  of  grace, 

He  never  will  permit 
A  soul  that  fain  would  see  his  face 
To  perish  at  his  feet. 

HYMN  34.     C.  M. 

1  A  PPROACH,  my  soul,  the  mercy-seat, 
J\.     Where  Jesus  answers  prayer, 
There  humbly  Fall  before  his  feet, 

For  none  can  perish  there. 

2  Thy  promise  is  my  only  plea, 

With  this  I  venture  nigh  ; 
Thou  cai lest  burdened  souls  to  thee, 
And  such,  O  Lord,  am  I. 

3  Bowed  down  beneath  a  load  of  sin, 

By  Satan  sorely  pressed, 
By  wars  without  and  fears  within, 
I  come  to  thee  for  rest. 

4  Be  thou  my  shield,  and  hiding  place, 

That  sheltered  near  thy  side, 
I  may  my  fierce  accuser  face, 
And  teli  him  thou  hast  died. 

5  0  wonderous  love  !  to  bleed  and  die, 

To  bear  the  cross  and  shame, 
That  guilty  sinners  such  as  I, 
^fight  pleud  thy  gracious  name. 


REPENTING    SINNER.  33 

6  "  Poor  tempest-tossed  soul,  be  still, 
"  My  promised  grace  receive." 
'lis  Jesus  speaks,  I  must,  I  will, 
I  can,  I  do  believe. 

HYMN  35.     C.  M. 

1  f\  THOU  that  seest  and  knowest  my 
VF  Thyself  unseen,  unknown,  [grief. 
Pity  and  grant  me  quick  relief, 

And  break  my  heart  of  stone. 

2  Regard  me  with  a  gracious  eye, 

The  long  sought  blessing  give, 
And  bid  rae  at  the  point  to  die, 
Behold  thy  face  and  live. 

3  A  darker  soul  did  never  yet 

Thy  promised  help  implore  ; 
O  that  I  now  my  Lord  might  meet, 
And  never  lose  him  more. 

4  Now  Jesus,  now  the  Father's  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad, 
The  middle  wall  of  sin  remove. 
And  let  me  in  to  God. 

HYMN  35.    L.  M. 

1  TTESUS,  thy  far-extended  fame 

ftl      My  drooping  soul  exults  to  Iiear  ; 
Thy  name,  thy  all-restoring  name,    ' 
Is  music  in  a  sinner's  ear. 

2  Sinners  of  old,  thou  didst  receive, 

With  comfortable  words  and  kind, 
Their  sorrows   cheered,  their  wants  re- 
lieved, [blind. 
Healed  the  diseased    and  cured  the 
|  3  And  art  thou  not  the  Saviour  still, 
In  every  place  and  age  the  same  S 
G5 


34*  REPENTING    SINNER. 

Hast  thou  forgot  thy  gracious  skilT, 
Or  lost  the  virtue  of  thy  name  ? 

4  Tho  eighteen  hundred  years  arc  past, 

Since  thou  didst  in  the  flesh  appear  ; 
Thy  tender  mercies  ever  last, 

And  still  thy  healing-  power  is  here. 

5  All  my  disease,  my  every  sin, 

To  thee,  O  Jesus,  I  confess  : 

In  pardon,  Lord,  my  cure  begin, 

And  perfect  me  in  holiness. 

6  That  token  of  thy  utmost  good, 

Now,  Saviour,  now  on  me  bestow  ; 
And  purge  my  conscience  with  thy  blood, 
And  wash  my  nature  white  as  snow. 

HYMN  37.     C.  M. 

1  g^i  OME,  humble  sinner,in  whose  breast, 
\J     A  thousand  thoughts  revolve  ; 
Come, with  your  guilt  and  fear  oppressed, 

And  make  this  last  resolve  : 

2  I'll  go  to  Jesus,  tho  my  sin 

Has  like  a  mountain  rose  ; 
I  know  his  courts,  I'll  enter  in, 
Whatever  may  oppose. 

3  Prostrate  I'll  lie  before  his  throne, 

And  there  my  guilt  confess  ; 

I'll  tel.l  him  I'm  a  wretch  undone 

Without  his  sovereign  grace. 

4  I'll  to  the  gracious  King  approach, 

Whose  sceptre  pardpn  gives  ; 
Surely  he  will  command  mv  touch* 
And  then  the  suppliant  lives. 

5  Surely  he  will  admit  my  plea, 

Surely  will  hear  my  prayer  ; 


REPENTING    SINNER.  35 

But  if  I  perish  I  will  pray, 
And  perish  only  there. 

6  I  can  but  perish  if  I  go, 
I  am  resolv'd  to  try  : 
For  if  I  stay  away,  I  know 
I  must  forever  die. 

HYMN  38.     L.  M. 

1     A  H!  wretched  souls  who  strive  in  vain, 
J\.     Slaves  to  the  world  &  slaves  to  sin; 
A  nobler  toil  may  I  sustain, 
A  nobler  satisfaction  gain. 

;  2  May  I  resolve  with  all  my  heart, 

With  all  my  powers  to  serve  the  Lord ; 
Xor  from  his  precepts  e'er  depart, 
Confiding"  daily  in  his  word. 

3  0  be  his  service  all  my  joy, 
Around  let  my  example  shine, 
Till  otluers  love  the  blest  employ, 
And  join  in  labors  so  divine. 

4  Be  this  the  purpose  of  my  soul, 
My  constant,  my  determined  choice, 
To  yield  to  his  supreme  control, 
And  in  his  kind  commands  rejoice. 

5  O  may  I  never  faint  nor  tire, 

"Nor  wandering,  leave  his  sacred  ways, 
Great  God,  accept  my  soul's  desire, 
And  give  me  strength  to  live  thy  praise. 


36  SUPPLICATION. 

SUPPLICATION. 
HYMN  39.     7's. 

1  T  OltD,  we  come  before  the  now, 
JLi  At  thy  feet  we  humbly  bow, 
O  !  do  not  our  suit  disdain, 

Shall  we  seel;  thee,  Lord,  in  vain  ? 

2  Lord,  on  thee  our  souls  depend, 
In  compassion  now  descend, 

Fill  our  hearts  with  thy  rich  grace, 
Tune  our  lips  to  sing  thy  praise. 

S  In  thine  own  appointed  way, 
Now  we  seek  thee,  here  we  stay, 
Lord,  we  know  not  how  to  go, 
Till  a  blessing  thou  bestow. 

4  Send  some  message  from  thy  word, 
That  may  joy  and  and  peace  afford. 
Let  thy  Spirit  now  impart 

Fall  salvation  to  each  heart. 

5  Comfort  those  who  weep  and  mourn, 
Let  the  time  of  joy  return  ; 

Those  who  are  cast  down  lift  up, 
Make  them  strong  in  faith  and  hope. 

6  Grant  that  all  may  seek  and  find, 
Thee  a  gracious  God  and  kind  ; 
Heal  the  sick,  the  captive  free, 
Let  us  all  rejoice  in  thee. 

HYMN  40.     S.  M. 


*A 


ND  can  I  yet  delay 
My  little  all  to  give  ? 
To  tear  my  soul  from  earth  away 

My  Jesus  to  receive  ! 
Nay,  but  I  yield,  I  yield  ! 
1  can  hold  out  no  more  ; 


SUPPLICATION.  37 

I  sink,  by  dying-  love  compelled. 
And  own  the  conqueror. 

2  Tho  late,  I  all  forsake, 

My  friends  my  all  resign  : 
Gracious  Redeemer,  take,  O  take, 

And  seal  me  ever  thine  : 
Come,  and  possess  me  whole, 

Nor  hence  again  remove  : 
Settle  and  fix  my  wavering-  soul, 

With  all  thy  weight  of  love. 

3  My  one  desire  be  this, 

Thy  only  love  to  know ; 
To  seek  and  taste  no  other  bliss 

No  other  good  below  ; 
My  life,  my  portion  thou, 

Thou  all-sufficient  art, 
My  hope,  my  heavenly  treasure,  now 

Enter,  and  keep  my  heart. 

HYMN  41.     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  I  believe  a  rest  remains, 
JLA     To  all  thy  people  known, 

A  rest,  where  pure  enjoyment  reigns, 
And  thou  art  loved  alone. 

2  Remove  this  hardness  from  my  heart. 

This  unbelief  remove ; 
To  me  the  rest  of  faith  impart, 
The  Sabbath  of  thy  love. 

3  I  would  be  thine,  thou  knowest  I  would., 

And  have  thee  all  my  own  ; 
Thee,  O  my  all-  sufficient  good, 
I  want,  and  thee  alone. 

4  Thy  name  to  me,  thy  nature  grant  i 

This,  only  this,  be  given  ; 
Nothing  beside  my  God,  I  want, 
Nothing  in  earth  or  heaven. 


38  SUPPLICATION. 

5  Come,,  O  my  Saviour,  come  away, 

Into  my  soul  descend. 
No  longer  from  thy  creature  stay, 
My  author  and  my  end. 

6  Come  Father,  Son  and  Holy  Ghost, 

And  seal  me  thine  abode  ; 
Let  all  I  am  in  thee  be  lost, 
Let  all  be  lost  in  God. 


HYMN  42.     C.  M. 

Y  God,  I  know,  I  feel  thee  mine, 
And  will  not  quit  my  claim, 
Till  all  I  have  is  lost  in  thine, 
And  all  renewed  I  am. 

2  I  hold  thee  with  a  trembling  hand, 

But  will  not  let  thee  go, 
Till  steadfastly  by  faith  I  stand, 
And  all  thy  goodness  know. 

3  Jesus,  thine  all-victorious  love 

Shed  in  my  heart  abroad  ; 
■Then  shall  my  feet  no  longer  rovQ, 
Hooted  and  fixed  in  God. 

4  O  that  in  me  the  sacred  fire 

Might  now  begin  to  glow  ! 
Burn  up  the  dross  of  base  desire  ; 
And  make  the  mountains  flow  ! 

5  O  that  it  now  from  heaven  might  fall, 

And  all  my  sins  consume  ; 
Come,  Holy  Ghost,  for  thee  I  call, 
Spirit  of  b  urning,  come. 

6  Refining  fire,  go  through  my  heart, 

Illuminate  my  soul  ; 
Scatter  thy  life  through  every  part, 
And  sanctify  the  wIioIq* 


SUPPLICATION.  39 

7  Sorrow  and  sin  shall  then  expire, 

When  entered  into  rest; 
I  only  live  my  God  t'  admire, 
My  God  forever  blest. 

8  My  steadfast  soul  from  falling  free* 

Shall  then  no  longer  move ; 
But  Cnrist  be  all  the  world  to  me, 
And  all  my  heart  be  love. 

HYMN  43.    L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold! 
$1      See,  Lord,  with  yearning  bowels  see 
Poor  souls,  that  cannot  find  the  fold, 
Till  sought  and  gathered  in  by  thee. 

2  Lost  are  they  now,  and  scattered  wide, 
In  pain,  and  weariness,  and  want; 
With  no  kind  shepherd  near  to  guide 
The  sick,  and  spiritless,  and  faint. 

3  Thou,  only  thou,  the  kind  and  good, 
And  sheep-redeeming  shepherd  art ; 
Collect  thy  flock  and  give  them  food, 
And  pastors  after  thine  own  heart. 

4  Give  the  pure  word  of  general  grace, 
And  great  shall  be  the  preachers  croud  ; 
Preachers  who  all  the  sinful  race 
Point  to  the  all-atoning  blood. 

5  Open  their  mouths,,  and  utterance  give> 
Givethem  a  trumpet  voice  to  call 

A  World  who  all  may  turn,  and  live, 
Thro  faith  in  him  who  died  for  all. 
.6  In  every  messenger  reveal, 

The  grace  they  speak  divinely  free ; 
That  each  may  by  the  spirit  tell, 
**  He  diexl  for  all  who  died  for  me." 


40  SUPPLICATION. 

7  A  double  portion  from  above, 

Of  thy  all-quickening"  spirit  impart. 
Shed  forth  thine  universal  love, 
In  every  faithful  pastors  heart. 

8  Thy  only  glory  let  them  seek, 

O  let  their  hearts  with  love  o'erflow ; 
Let  them  believe,  and  therefore  speak, 
And  spread  thy  mercy's  praise  below. 

HY^N  44.    C.  M. 

The  leper  healed.     JWat.  viii,  2,  3. 

1  "V¥7~HEN  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read, 

7  T       My  own  described  I  feel ; 
Sin  is  a  leprosy  indeed, 

Which  none  but  Christ  can  heal. 

2  "What  anguish  did  my  soul  endure, 

Till  hope  and  patience  ceased  ! 
The  more  I  strove  myself  to  cure, 
The  more  the  plague  increased. 

3  While  thus  I  lay  distressed,  I  saw 

The  Saviour  passing  by  ; 
To  him,  tho  filled  with  shame  and  awe, 
I  raised  my  mournful  cry.      «« 

4  Lord,  thou  canst  heal  me  if  thou  wilt, 

Oh  !  pity  to  me  shew, 
Oh,  cleanse  my  leprous  soul  from  guilt, 
My  filthy  heart  renew. 

5  He  heard,  and  with  a  gracious  look, 

Pronounced  the  healing  word  ; 
"  I  wiil — be  clean"  and  while  he  spoke 
1  felt  my  heart  restored. 

6  Come,  sinners,  seize  the  present  hour, 

The  Saviour's  grace  to  prove ; 
He  can  relieve,  for  he  has  power, 
He  will,  for  he  is  love. 


SUPPLICATION1.  41 

HYMN  45.     S.  M. 

JESUS,  who  knows  fall  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint, 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell, 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 

We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 
Then  let  us  wait  till  he  appear, 

And  pray,  and  pray  again. 
Tho  unbelief  suggest, 

Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 
He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest, 
But  knock  at  mercy's  gate. 
Jesus  the  Lord  will  hear 

His  chosen  when  they  cry  ; 
Yes,  tho  he  seems  awhile  to  bear, 

He'll  help  them  from  on  high. 

His  nature,  truth  and  love, 

Engage  him  on  their  side  ; 
When  they  are  grieved  his  bowels  move, 

They  will  not  be  denied. 

Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer, 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high, 

Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 
HYMN  46.     7's. 

COME,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare, 
Jesus  loves  to  answer  prayer ; 
He  himself  has  bid  thee  pray, 
Rise  and  ask  without  delay. 
With'my  burden  I  begin  ; 
Lord,  remove  this  load  of  sin  ! 
Let  thy  blood,  for  sinners  spilt, 
Set  my  conscience  free  from  guilt, 

D 


42  SUPPLICATION. 

3  Lord,  I  come  to  thee  for  rest, 
Take  possession  of*  my  breast ; 
There  thy  blood-bought  right  maintain, 
And  without  a  rival  reign. 

4  As  the  image  in  the  glass, 
Answers  the  beholder's  face  ; 
Thus  unto  my  heart  appear, 
Print  thine  own  resemblance  thereo 

5  While  I  am  a  pilgrim  here, 
Let  thy  love  my  spirit  cheer  ; 
As  my  guide,  my  guard,  my  friend, 
Lead  me  to  my  journey's  end. 

6  Shew  me  what  I  have  to  do, 
Every  hour  my  strength  renew  ; 
Let  me  live  a  life  of  faith, 
Let  me  die  thy  people's  death. 

HYMN  47.    L.  M. 

1  "JESUS  where'er  thy  people  meet, 
«#  There  they  behold  thy  mercy  sea 
Where'er  they  seek  thee  thou  art  foui 
And  every  place  is  hallowed  ground. 

2  For  thou  within  no  walls  confined, 
Inhabitest  the  humble  mind  : 
Such  ever  bring  thee  where  they  com 
And  going  take  thee  to  their  home. 

o  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  chosen  few, 
Thy  former  mercies  "here  renew ; 
Here  to  our  waiting  hearts  proclaim, 
The  sweetness  of  thy  saving  name. 

4  Here  may  we  prove  the  power  of  pra)! 
To  strengthen  faith  and  sweeten  care| 
To  teach  our  faint  desires  to  rise, 
And  bring  all  heaven  before  our  eye* 


SUPPLICATION.  43 

5  Behold  at  thy  commanding  word, 
We  stretch  the  curtain  and  the  cord  : 
Come  thoUj  and  fill  this  wider  space,, 
And  bless  us  with  a  large  increase. 

6  Lord,  we  are  few,  but  thou  art  near  ,- 
Nor  short  thine  arm,  nor  deaf  thine  ear; 
Oh  !   rend  the  heavens  :   come  quickly- 
down,  [own. 

Make  thousand    thousand  hearts  thine 

HYMN  48.    C.  M. 

1  4~\  JOYFUL  sound  of  gospel  grace  1 
^Lr     Christ  shall  in  me  appear  ! 

I,  even  I,  shall  see  his  face  ; 

I  shall  be  holy  here. 
The  glorious  crown  of  righteousness 

To  me  reached  out  I  view  ; 
Conqueror  thro  Him,  I  soon  shall  seize,, 

And  wear  it  as  my  due. 

2  The  promised  land  from  Pisgah's  top, 

I  now  exult  to  see  ; 
My  hope  is  full  [O  glorious  hope] 

Of  immortality. 
He  visits  now  this  house  of  clay^ 

He  shakes  his  future  home, 
O  wouldst  thou,  Lord,  on  thib  glad  d&f, 

Into  thy  temple  come. 

3  With  me  I  know,  I  feel  thou  art, 

But  this  cannot  suffice, 
Unless  thou  plan  test  in  my  heart, 

A  constant  paradise. 
My  heart  thou  waterest  from  on  high, 

But  make  it  ail  a  pool ; 
Spring  up,  O  well,  I  ever  cry, 

Spring  up  within  my  soul. 
D2 


44<  SUPFLICATION'. 

4  Come,  O  my  God,  thyself  reveal, 

Fill  all  this  mighty  void  ; 
Thou  only  canst  my  spirit  fill : 

Come,  O  my  God,  my  God  ! 
Fulfil,  fulfil  my  large  desires, 

Large  as  infinity  ;       t 
Give,  give  me  all  my  soul  requires, 

All,  all  that  is  m'thee. 


IIYxMN  49. 

1  iplOME,  thou  fount  of  every  blessing, 
\J  Tune  my  heart  to  sing  thy  grace ; 
Streams  of  mercy  never  ceasing, 

Call  for  songs  of  loudest  praise. 
Teach  me  some  melodious  sonnet, 

Sung  by  flaming  tongues  above  ; 
Praise  the  mount — O  fix  me  on  it, 

Mount  of  thy  redeeming  love. 

2  Here  I  raise  my  Ebenezer, 

Hither  by  thy  help  I've  come, 
And  I  hope  by  thy*  good  pleasure, 

Safely  to  arrive  at  home  : 
Jesus  sought  me  when  a  stranger, 

Wandering  from  the  fold  of  God  ; 
He,  to  rescue  me  from  danger, 

Interposed  his  precious  blood. 

3  O !  to  grace  how  great  a  debtor, 

Dail)  I'm  constrained  to  be  ! 
Let  thy  goodness  like  a  fetter, 

Bind  my  wandering  heart  to  thee  : 
Prone  to  wander,  Lord,  I  feel  it, 

Prone  to  leave  the  God  I  love- 
Here's  my  heart,  O  take  and  seal  it, 

Seal  it  for  thy  courts  above. 


SUPPLICATION.  45 

HYMN  50.    C.  M. 

1  g^K  LO*RD,  my  best  des'res  fulfil, 
\J     And  help  me  to  resign, 

Life,  health  and  comfort  to  thy  will, 
And  make  thy  pleasure  mine. 

2  Why  should  Fshrink  at  thy  command, 

Whose  love  forbids  my  fears  ? 
Or  tremble  at  the  gracious  hand 
That  wipes  away  my  tears  ? 

3  No,  let  me  rather  freely  yield 

What  most  I  prize  to  thee, 
Who  never  hast  a  good  withheld, 
Nor  wilt  withhold  from  me. 
4i  Wisdom  and  mercy  guide  my  way, 
Shall  I  resist  them  both  ? 
A  poor  blind  creature  of  a  day, 
And  crushed  before  the  moth. 
5  But  ab  !  my  inward  spirit  cries, 
Still  bind  me  to  thy  sway, 
Else  the  next  cloud  that  veils  my  skies 
.  Drives  all  these  thoughts  away. 
HYMN  51.    C.  M. 

1  "TklDST  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame, 
JLr     And  bear  the  cross  for  me? 

And  shall  I  fear  to  own  thy  name, 
Or  thy  disciple  be  ? 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  dread 

To  suffer  shame  or  loss  ; 
But  in  thy  footsteps  let  me' tread. 
And  glory  in  thy  cross. 

3  Inspire  my  sonl  with  life  divine, 

And  holy  courage  bold  ; 
Let  knowledge,faith  and  meeknefS  shin?, 
Nor  love  nor  zeal  grow  cold. 
D  5 


46  SUPPLICATION. 

4  To  thee  I  cheerfully  submit, 

And  all  my  powers  resign  ; 
Let  wisdom  point  out  what  is  fit, 
And  I'll  no  more  repine. 

5  Thy  grace  sufficient  is  for  me, 

In  every  time  of  need  ; 
Then,  Lord,  I'll  boldly  fight  for  thee 
And  in  thy  strength  succeed. 

HYMN  52.    C.  M. 

1  A  S  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old, 
J\.  So  will  my  soul  do  now; 
Wrestle,  and  to  my  Jesus  hold, 

Nor  willl  let  him  go. 

2  Like  Jacob,  I  am  weak  and  faint, 

And  overwhelmed  with  woe  : 
Lord,  hear  and  pity  my  complaint, 
For  I'll  not  let  thee  go. 

3  I  come,  encouraged  by  thy  word, 

That  mercy  thou  wilt  show  ; 
Except  thou  bless  me,  dearest  Lord, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

4  I  come  to  ask  forgiveness  free, 

Tho  I  have  been  thy  foe ; 
Except  thou  grant  it,  Lord,  to  me, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

5  I  come  to  open  all  my  wounds, 

My  sorrows  and  my  woe  ; 
Except  thy  healing  grace  abounds, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

6  I  come  to  tell  thee  all  my  fears, 

And  conflicts  here  below  ; 
Except  thy  mercy,  Lord,  appeal's, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 


SUPPLICATION.  47 

f  I  gome  thy  promises  to  plead, 
Where  love  and  mercy  flow  ; 
Except  thou  bless  my  soul  indeed, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

8  I  come  to  give  thee  this  vile  heart, 

Which  sin  has  mangled  so  ; 
Except  salvation  thou  impart, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

9  Thus  will  I  wrestle  while  I  live 

A  pilgrim  here;  below  ; 
And  when  in  glory  I  arrive, 
I  will  not  let  thee  go. 

HYMN  53.     7's. 

1  ri  RACIOUS  Lord,  incline  thine  ear, 
\Jt  My  requests  vouchsafe  to  hear  3 
Hear  my  never-ceasing  cry, 

Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

2  Wealth  and  honor  I  disdain, 
Earthly  comforts,  Lord  are  vain  ; 
These  can  never  satisfy, 

Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

3  Lord,  deny  me  what  thou  wilts 
Only  save  my  soul  from  guilt ; 
Suppliant  at  thy  feet  I  lie, 
Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

4  Weak,  unholy  and  unclean, 
I  am  much  defiled  with  sin. 
On  thy  mercy  I  rely, 

Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

5  Thou  dost  freely  save  the  lost, 
In  thy  grace  alone  I  trust ; 
With  my  earnest  suit  comply, 
Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 


48  SUPPLICATION. 

6  Thou  hast  promised  to  forgive, 
All  who  in  thy  Son  believe  : 
Lord,  I  know  thou  canst  not  lie, 
Give  me  Jesus  or  I  die. 

HYMN  54. 

1  TESUS,  since  still  the  same  thou  art, 
tl      Since  all  thy  promises  are  sure, 
Set  up  thy  kingdom  in  my  heart, 
And  make  me  rich  for  I  am  poor ; 

To  me  be  grace  and  mercy  given, 
And  fit  me  for  the  joys  of  heaven. 

2  Thou  hast  pronounced  the  mourners  bles.t 
And  lo !  for  thee  I  weep  and  mourn  ; 

I  cannot,  no,  I  will  not  rest, 
Till  thou,  my  only  rest,  return  ; 
Till  thou,  the  Prince  of  Peace,  appear, 
And  I  receive  the  Comforter. 

3  Where  is  the  blessedness  bestowed, 
On  all  that  hunger  after  thee  ? 

I  hunger  now,  I  thirst  for  God, 
See  the  poor  fainting  sinner,  see  ; 
Lord,  fill  me  with  thy  righteousness, 
And  bless  my  soul  with  endless  peace. 

4  Ah  !  Lord,  since  thou  art  in  my  sighs, 
Then  hear  thyself  within  me  pray  ; 
Hear  in  my  heart  thy  Spirit's  cries, 
Mark  what  my  longing  soul  would  say  ; 
Answer  the  deep  unuttered  groan, 
And  show  that  thou  and  I  are  one. 

5  Shine  on  thy  work,  disperse  the  gloom, 
Open  mine  eyes  that  I  may  see  ; 

Say  to  my  soul  "  thy  light  is  come, 
"  Glory  divine  is  risen  on  thee, 
"Thy  portion  is  the  God  of  heaven, 
'*  His  grace  to  thee  is  freely  given." 


SUPPLICATION.  49 

6  Lord,  I  believe  thy  promise  sure, 
And  trust  thou  wilt  not  long  delay  ; 
Hungry,  and  sorrowful  and  poor, 
Upon  thy  word  myself  I  slay  ; 
Into  thy  hands  my  all  resign, 
Hoping  to  be  forever  thine. 

HYMN  55. 

ENCOURAGED  by  thy  word, 
Of  promise  to  the  poor,: 
Behold  a  beggar,  Lord, 
Now  waits  at  mercy's  door  ; 
;No  hand,  no  heart,  O  Lord,  but  thine; 
Can  help  or  pity  w^nts  like  mine. 

Tho  crumbs  are  much  too  good 

For  such  a  dog  as  I, 

No  less  than  children's  food 

My  soul  can  satisfy  : 
O  do  not  frown  and  bid  me  go, 
But  give  me  now  thy  love  to  know. 

Nor  can  I  willing  be 

Thy  bounty  to  conceal, 

From  ethers,  who  like  me, 

Their  wants  and  hunger  feel ; 

I  I'll  tell  them  of  thy  mercy's  store, 

And  try  to  send  a  thousand  more. 

Thy.  thoughts,  thou  only  wise, 

Our  thoughts  and  ways  transcend, 

Far  as  the  arched  skies 

Above  the  earth  extend  : 
Such  pleas  as  mine,  men  would  not  Hear, 
But  God  receives  a  beggar's  prayer. 
HYMN  56.    L.  M. 

GREAT  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel, 
Who  didst  betweenthe  cherubs  dwell, 
'  And  led  the  tribes,  thy  chosen  sheep. 
Safe  thro  ihe  desert  and  the  deep, 


60  SUPPLICATION. 

2  Thy  church  is  in  the  desert  now, 
Shine  from  on  high,  and  guide  us  thro  ; 
Turn  us  to  thee,  thy  love  restore, 

We  shall  be  saved  and  sigh  no  more. 

3  Instead  of  wine  and  cheerful  bread, 
Thy  saints  with  their  own  tears  are  fed ; 
Return,  Almighty  God,  return, 

Nor  let  thy  bleeding  vineyard  mourn. 

HYMN  57.     C.  M. 
A  prayer  for  old  age.  Psa'm  Ixxi,  17 — 21. 

1  ^1  OD  of  my  childhood,  and  my  youth, 
\M     The  guide  of  all  my  days, 

I  have  declared  thy  heavenly  truth, 
And  told  thy  wondrous  ways. 

2  Wilt  thou  forsake  my  hoary  hairs, 

And  leave  my  fainting  heart  ? 
Who  shall  sustain  my  sinking  years, 
If  God,  my  strength,  depart  ? 

3  Let  me  thy  power  and  truth  proclaim, 

Before  the  rising  age, 
And  leave  a  savor  of  thy  name, 
When  I  shall  quit  the  stage. 

4  The  land  of  silence  and  of  death, 

Attends  my  next  remove  ; 
Oh  may  these  poor  remains  of  breath, 
Teach  the  wide  world  thy  love. 

5  Thy  righteousness  is  deep  and  high, 

Unsearchable  thy  deeds  ; 
Thy  glory  spreads  beyond  the  sky, 
And  all  my  praise  exceeds. 

6  Oft  have  I  heard  thy  threatenings  roar, 

And  oft  endured  the  grief; 
But  when  thy  hand  has  prest  me  sore, 
Thy  g^ace  was  my  relief 


SUPPLICATION.  51 

'  By  long  experience  I  have  known 
Thy  Sovereign  power  to  save  ; 
At  thy  command  I  venture  down, 
Securely  to  the  grave. 

i  When  I  lie  buried  deep  in  dust, 
My  flesh  shall  be  thy  care  ; 
These  withered  limbs  with  thee  I  trust 
To  raise  them  strong  and  fair. 

HYMN  58.     C.  M. 

1|M7HY  should  the  children  of  a  king 
*  f        Go  mourning  all  their  days  ? 
Great  Comforter,  desend  and  bring 
The  tokens  of  thy  grace. 
\  Dost  thou  not  dwell  in  all  the  saints, 
And  seal  the  heirs  of  heaven  ? 
When  wilt  thou  banish  my  complaints, 
And  show  my  sins  forgiven  ? 

1  Assure  my  conscience  of  her  part 
In  the  Redeemer's  blood  : 
And  bear  thy  witness  with  my  heart, 
That  I  am  born  of  God. 
,  Thou  art  the  earnest  of  his  love, 
The  pledge  of  joys  to  come  ; 
May  thy  blest  wings,  celestial  Do\»e, 
Safely  convey  me  home. 

HYMN  59.     L.  M. 

BESET  with  snares  on  every  hand, 
In  life's  uncertain  path  1  stand ; 
Saviour  divine,  diffuse  thy  light, 
And  guide  my  doubtful  footsteps  right, 

!  Engage  this  roving  treacherous  heart 
To  fix  on  Mary's  better  part : 
To  scorn  the  trifles  of  a  day, 
For  joys  that  none  can  take  away, 
'  JE  2 '"' 


32  STTprLlCYIION*. 

3  Then  let  the  wildest  storms  arise  ; 
Let  tempests  mingle  earth  and  skies 
No  fatal  shipwreck  shall  I  fear, 
But  all  my  treasures  with  me  bear. 

.5  If  thou,  my  Jesus,  still  be  nigh, 
Cheerful  I  live,  and  joyful  die, 
Secure  when  mortal  comforts  flee, 
To  find  ten  thousand  worlds  in  thee. 


HYMN  60.     C.  M. 

1  "jOELIGION  is  the  chief  concern 
JlIL     Of  mortals  here  below  ; 
Mav  I  its  great  importance  learn, 

Its  sovereign  virtue  know. 

2  More  needful  this  than  glittering  wealtl 

Or  ought  the  world  bestows, 
Not  reputation,  food  or  health, 
Can  give  us  such  repose. 

3  Religion  should  our  thoughts  engage, 

Amidst  our  youthful  bloom, 
'Twdl  fit  us  for  declining  age, 
ADd  for  the  awful  tomb. 

4  O  may  my  heart,  by  grace  renewed, 

Be  "my  Redeemer's  throne, 
And  be  my  stubborn  will  subdued, 
His  government  to  own. 

5  Let  deep  repentance,  faith  and  love, 

Be  joined  with  Godly  fear  ; 
And  ail  my  conversation  prove 
My  heart  to  be  sincere. 

6  Preserve  me  from  the  snares  of  sin, 

Thro  my  remaining  days  ; 
And  in  me  let  each  virtue  shine, 
To  my  Redeemers  praise. 


SUPPLICATION.  53 

Let  lively  hope  my  soul  Inspire, 

Let  warm  affections  rise  ; 
And  may  I  wait  with  strong-  desire, 

To  mount  above  the  skies. 
HYMN  61.    C.  M. 

HOW  vain  are  all  things  here  below. 
How  false  and  yet  how  fair; 
Each  pleasure  has  its  poison  too, 

And  every  sweet  a  snare. 
The  brightest  things  below  the  sky, 

Give  but  a  flattering  light ; 
We  should  suspect  some  danger  nigh. 
Where  we  possess  delight. 

3  Our  dearest  joys  and  nearest  friends, 
The  partners  of  our  blood, 
How  they  divide  our  wavering  minds, 
And  leave  but  half  for  God. 

£  The  fondness  of  a  creature's  love, 
How  strong  it  strikes  the  sense  ; 
Thither  our  warm  affections  move, 
Nor  can  we  call  them  thence. 
5  Dear  Saviour,  let  thy  beauties  be 
My  soul's  eternal  food  ; 
And  grace  command  my  heart  away 
From  all  created  good. 

HYMN  62,  Psalm  119,  C.  M. 
i  mflY  mercies  fill  the  earth,  O  Lord, 
A      How  good  thy  works  appear  ! 
Open  my  eyes  to  read  thy  word, 
And  see  thy  wonders  there. 
2  My  heart  was  fashioned  by  thy  hand* 
My  service  is  thy  due  ; 
O  make  thy  servant  understand 
The  duties  he  must  do. 
E  3 


5*  SUPPLICATION. 

3  Since  I'm  a  stranger  here  below, 
Let  not  thy  path  be  hid  ; 
But  mark  the  road  my  feet  should  go, 
And  be  my  constant  guide. 

HYMN  63.    C.  If. 

1  #~|H  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways 
\J     To  keep  his  statutes  still ! 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  me  grace 

To  know  and  do  his  will. 

2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down,  to  write 

Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 
Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  the  liar's  part. 

3  From  vanity  turn  off  mine  eyes, 

Let  no  corrupt  design, 
Nor  covetous  desires  arise, 
Within  this  soul  of  mine. 

4  Order  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 

And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 
Let  oin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
Bui  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

5  My  soul  hath  gone  too  far  astray, 

My  feet  too  often  slip  ; 
Yet  since  I've  not  forgot  thy  way, 
Restore  thy  wandering  sheep. 

6  Mr<ke  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands, 

'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 
Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands, 
Offend  against  my  God. 

HYMN  64.    C.  M. 
1  rllRY  ns,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 
_1_      Of  every  sinful  heart ; 
AVhate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
O  bid  it  all  depart.    . 


SUPPLICATION.  55 

When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way        ( 

Of  everlasting  peace. 
Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 

Each  other's  cross  to  bear ; 
Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 

And  feel  his  brother's  care. 
Help  us  to  build  each  other  up, 

Our  little  stock  improve  ; 
Increase  our  faith,  confirm  our  hope, 

And  perfect  us  in  love. 

Up  into  thee,  our  living  Head, 

Let  us  in  ail  things  grow  ; 
Till  thou  hast  made  us  free  indeed, 

And  spotless  here  below. 

Then  when  the  mighty  work  is  wrought 

Receive  thy  ready  bride  ; 
Give  us  in  heaven  a  happy  lot, 

With  all  the  sanctified. 


HYMN  65.    L.  M. 

1  4~^  OME,  dearest  Lord,  descend  &  dwell 
\J     By  faith  and  love  in  every  breast ; 
Then  shall  we  know,  and  taste,  and  feel 
The  joys  that  cannot  be  expressed. 

2  Come,fill  our  hearts  with  inward  strength, 
Make  our  enlarged  souls  possess 

And  learn  the  height, &  bread ch,£c  length 
Of  thine  amazing  love  and  grace. 
S  Now  to  the  God  whose  power  can  do 
More  than  our  thoughts  and  wishes  know, 
•Be  everlasting  honors  done 
By  all  the  church,  thro  Christ  his  Son> 

E    i 


56  3UPPLICATI0K. 

HYMN  66.    C.  M. 

1  fl  RE  AT  Father  of  each  perfect  gift, 
vl~     Behold  thy  servants  wait ; 
With  longing  eye3  and  lifted  hands, 

We  flock  around  thy  gate. 

2  O  shed  abroad  thy  royal  gift, 

Thy  Spirit  from  above, 
To  bless  our  eyes  with  sacred  light, 
And  fire  our  hearts  with  love. 

3  With  speedy  flight  may  he  descend, 

And  solid  comfort  bring, 
And  o'er  our  languid  souls  extend 
His  all-reviving  wing. 

HYMN  67.     C.  M. 

1  /^|  LORD,  our  languid  souls  inspire, 
V-F     For  here,  we  trust  thou  art ; 
Send  down  a  coal  of  heavenly  fire, 

To  warm  each  waiting  heart. 

2  Dear  Shepherd  of  thy  people,  here, 

Thy  presence  now  dsiplay  ; 
As  thou  hast  given  a  place  for  prayer, 
So  give  us  hearts  to  pray, 

3  Show  us  some  token  of  thy  love, 

Our  fainting  hopes  to  raise  ; 
And  pour  thy  blessings  from  above, 
That  we  may  render  praise. 

4  Within  these  walls  let  holy  praise 

And  love,  and  concord  dwell ; 
Here  give  the  troubled  conscience  ease, 
The  wounded  spirit  heal. 

5  The  feeling  heart,  the  melting  eye, 

The  humble  mind  bestow  ; 

And  shine  upon  us  from  on  high, 

To  make  our  graces  grow. 


SUPPLICATION.  57> 

May  we  in  faith  receive  thy  word, 
In  faith  present  our  prayers  ; 

And  in  the  presence  of  our  Lord, 
Unbosom  all  our  cares. 

And  may  the  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

Enforced  by  mighty  grace, 
Awaken  many  sinners  round, 

To  come  and  nil  the  place, 
HYMN  68.     S.  M. 


XA 


CHARGE  to  keep,  I  have  ; 
A  God  to  glorify  : 
A  never  dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 

2  To  serve  the  present  age, 

My  calling  to  fulfil  ; 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage 
To  do  rny  Master's  will. 

3  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  thy  poor  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 
A  strict  account  to  give. 

4  Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely  : 
Assured,  if  I  my  trust  betray, 
I  shall  forever  die. 

HYMN  69.    L.M. 
1  "\/f  Y  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou, 
JtI   To  thee,  lo  !  now,  my  soul  I  bow: 
I  feel  the  bliss  thy  wounds  impart, 
I  find  thee,  Lord,  within  my  heart. 
2  Be  thou  my  strength,  be  tnou  my  way, 
Protect  me  thro  my  life's  short  day  ; 
In  all  my  acts,  may  wisdom  guide, 
And  keep  me  ever  near  thy  side. 
E  5 


ob  SUPPLICATION. 

3  Correct,  improve,  and  comfort  me  : 
As  I  have  need,  my  helper  be  ; 
And  if  I  would  from  thee  depart, 
Then  clasp  me,  Saviour,  to  thy  heart. 

4  In  fierce  temptation's  darkest  hour, 
Save  me  from  sin  and  Satan's  power  ; 
Tear  every  idol  from  thy  throne, 
And  reign,  my  Saviour,  reign  alone. 

5  My  suffering  time  shall  soon  be  o'er, 
Then  shall  I  sigh  and  weep  no  more  ; 
My  ransomed  soul  shall  soar  away, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  endless  day. 

HYMN  70.    L.  M. 

1  "VVTHAT  various  hindrances  we  meet 

v  ?       In  coming  to  a  mercy -seat  ! 
Yet  who  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer, 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darkened  cloud  with- 

draw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 
Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight  ; 
Prayer   makes   the    Christian's    armour 

bright  ; 
And  Satan  trembles  when  lie  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees, 

4  While  Moses  stood  with   arms    spread 

wide, 
Success  was  found  on  Israel's  side  ; 
But  when,  thro  wearir.ts>    •  ty  failed, 
That  moment  Amalek  prevailed. 

5  Have  you  no  words  ?  Ah,  think  again, 
Words  flow  a  pace  when  you  complain, 


TRUSTING,  &C.  59 

And  fill  your  fellow-creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 
6  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  heaven  in  supplication  sent  ; 
Your  cheerful  song  would  oftener  be, 
"  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  me." 

TRUSTING  IN  THE  PROMISES  OF 

GOD. 

HYMN  71.    C.  M. 

1  VfTTHEN  in  the  light  of  faith  divine, 

M       The  heavenly  worlds  appear, 
A  glory  thro  the  gospel  shines, 
And  brings  the  promise  near. 

2  This  pleasing  light  fills  up  the  sight, 

Nor  aught  besides  is  seen, 
No  cloudy  days  nor  thorny  maze 
Appear  to  intervene. 

3  In  such  a  light  we  often  see 

The  spreading  gospel  run, 
And  thousands  flocking  home  to  Christ, 
Before  the  work's  begun. 

4  And  thus  believing,  we  rejoice, 

The  vision's  truly  sweet  ; 
But  e'er  the  promise  is  fulfilled, 
What  trials  do  we  meet. 

5  Thus  Joseph,  in  a  nightly  dream, 

With  dignity  was  crowned ; 
But  e'er  the  vision  was  fulfilled, 
Behold  him  stripped  and  bound. 

6  Thus  Abraham  saw  the  promised  seed? 

Like  sand  upon  the  shore ; 
Believing  souls  filled  up  his  view, 
Till  he  could  count  no  more. 


60  TRUSTING    IN    THE 

7  In  steadfast  faith  he  quit  the  stage, 

And  Isaac  filled  his  place  ; 

A  faithful  God  from  age  to  age, 

Calls  in  the  heirs  of  grace. 

8  What  God  reveals  is  always  sure, 

His  promise  cannot  fail ; 
Our  anchor,  hope,  may  rest  secure, 
On  that  wiihin  the  vail. 

9  Let  tempests  rise,  we'll  bear  the  shock, 

Let  storms  enrage  the  deep, 
They  cannot  move  our  precious  rock, 
Whose  promise  is  to  keep. 

10  Thick    darkness   may    o'erspread  the 

As  changing  time  rolls  round  :  [sphere 
The  heavenly  vision  disappear, 
The  joyful  sun  go  down  ; 

11  By  faitli  we  grasp  the  living  word, 

And  bid  the  tempter  flee  ; 
t    And  learn  to  trust  a  faithful  God, 
Even  when  we  cannot  see. 
,  12  Thro  tribulation  and  distress, 
With  joy  we'll  persevere  : 
By  faith  and  patience  we'll  possess 
What  does  not  yet  appear. 
13  We  stand  in  our  forefathers'  stead, 
With  them  we'll  seize  the  prize, 
And  thousands  in  our  steps  shall  tread, 
And  meet  us  in  the  skies. 


HYMN  72.     L.  M. 

|^i  OD  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints, 
VH"     When  storms  of  sharp  distress  in- 
E'er  we  can  offer  our  complaints,  [vade  j 
Behold  him  present  with  his  aid. 


PROMISES  OF  GOD.  61 

2  Let  mountains  from  their  seats  be  hurled, 
Down  to  the  deep  and  buried  there  ; 
Convulsions  shake  the  solid  world, 

Our  faith  shall  never  yield  to  fear. 

3  Loud  may  the  troubled  ocean  roar, 
In  sacred  peace  our  souls  abide, 
While  every  nation,  every  shore 
Trembles  and  dreads  the  swelling  tide. 

4  There  is  a  stream  whose  gentle  flow, 
Supplies  the  city  of  our  God  ; 

Life,  love,  and  joy  still  gliding  thro, 
And  watering  our  divine  abode. 

5  That  sacred  stream,  thine  holy  word, 
Supports  our  faith,  our  fear  controls  ; 
Sweet  peace  thy  promises  afford, 

And  give  new  strength  to  fainting  souls, 

6  Zion  enjoys  her  Monarch's  love, 
Secure  against  a  threatening  hour  • 
Nor  can  her  firm  foundation  move, 
Built  on  his  truth  and  armed  with  power. 

HYMN  73.    L  M. 

1  TT^EACE,   troubled  soul,  thou  needest 
JL  not  fear, 

Thy  great  Provider  still  is  near  ; 
Who  fed  thee  last  will  feed  thee  still. 
Be  calm  and  sink  into  his  will. 

2  The  Lord,  who  built  the  earth  and  sky, 
In  mercy  stoops  to  hear  thy  cry  ; 

His  promise  all  may  freely  claim, 
"  Ask  and  receive  in  Jesus'  name." 

3  His  stores  are  open  all  and  free, 
To  such  as  truly  upright  be ; 
Water  and  bread  he'll  give  for  food, 
With  all  things  else  which  he  sees  good. 


62  ^RUSTING  IX    THE 

4  Your  verytrairs,  which  are  so  small, 
By  God  himself  are  numbered  all  ; 
This  truth  he  published  all  abroad, 
That  men  might  learn  to  trust  the  Lord. 

5  The  ravens  daily  he  doth  feed, 

And  sends  them  food  as  they  have  need  ; 
Altho  they  nothing  have  in  store, 
Yet  as  they  lack,  he  gives  them  more- 

6  Then  do  not  seek  with  anxious  care, 
What  ye  shall  eat,  or  drink,  or  wear  ; 
Your  heavenly  Father  will  you  feed, 

He  knows  that  all  these  things  you  need. 

7  Without  reserve  give  Christ  your  heart. 
Let  him  his  righteousness  impart  : 
Then  all  things  else  he'll  freely  give, 
With  him  you  all  things  shall  receive, 

8  Thus  shall  the  soul  be  truly  blest, 
Who  seeks  in  God  his  only  rest  ; 
May  T  that  happy  person  be, 

In  time  and  in  eternity. 


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HYMN  74.    L.  M. 

ET  anxious  doubts  be  heard  no  more, 
But  Christ  and  joy  be  all  our  theme  ; 
The  Spirit  seals  his  gospel  sure, 
To  every  soul  that  trusts  his  name. 
Jesus,  thy  witness  speaks  within, 
The  mercy  which  thy  words  reveal  ; 
Kefines  the  heart  from  sense  and  sin, 
And  stamps  it's  own  celestial  seal. 
'Tis  God's  renewing  gracious  hand, 
That  moulds  and  forms  the  heart  anew  ; 
Transgressors  can  no  more  withstand. 
But  bow  and  own  his  doctrine  true. 


PROMISES  OF   GOD.  63 

4  The  guilty  wretch  that  trusts  thy  blood, 
Finds  peace  and  pardon  at  the  cross  ; 
The  soul  that  was  averse  from  God, 
Believes  and  loves  his  Maker's  laws. 

.5  Let  proud  opposers  cease  their  strife, 
And  own,  O  Lord,  the  work  is  thine  ; 
The  voice  that  calls  the  dead  to  life, 
Must  be  almighty  and  divine. 

HYMN  75.    C.  M. 

1  "I"'M  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord, 
JL     Nor  to  defend  his  cause  ; 
Maintain  the  honor  of  his  word, 

The  glory  of  his  cross. 

2  Jesus,  my  God  !  I  know  his  name, 

His  name  is  all  my  trust  ; 
Nor  will  he  put  my  soul  to  shame, 
Nor  let  my  "hope  be  last. 

3  Firm  as  his  throne  his  promise  stands, 

And  he  can  well  secure 
WhatFve  committed  to  his  hands, 
Till  the  decisive  hour. 

4  Then  will  he  own  my  worthless  name, 

Before  his  fathers  face, 
And  in  the  new  Jerusalem, 
Appoint  my  soul  a  place. 
HYMN  76.    C.  M. 

1  Tj^AITH  is  the  brightest  evidence, 
JD      Of  things  beyond  our  sight ; 
Breaks  thro  the  clouds  of  flesh  and  sense,, 

And  dwells  in  heavenly  light. 

2  It  sets  time  past  in  present'view, 

Brings  distant  prospects  home  j 
.Of  things  a  thousand  years  ago, 
Or  thousand  years  to  come. 


6A  TRUSTING  IN  THE 

3  By  faith,  we  know  the  world  was  made 

By  God's  almighty  word; 
Abram  to  unknown  countries  led, 
By  faith  obeyed  the  Lord. 

4  He  sought  a  city  fair  and  high, 

Built  by  the  eternal  hands  ; 
And  faith  assures,  us  tho  we  die, 
This  heavenly  building  stands. 

HYMN  77.    L.  M. 

*  T3RAISE,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid, 
JL      To  him  who  earth's  foundation  lard; 
Praise  to  the  God  whose  strong  decrees, 
Sway  the  creation  as  he  please. 

2  Praise  to  the  goodness  of  the  Lord, 
Who  rules  the  people   by  his  word  ; 
And  there  as  strong  as  his  decrees, 
He  sets  his  kindest  promises. 

3  Firm  are  the  words  his  prophets  give, 
Sweet  words  on  which  his  children  live, 
Each  of  them  is  the  voice  of  God, 
Who  spoke  and  spread  the  skies  abroad. 

4  Each  of  them  powerful  as  that  sound, 
Which  bade  the  new-made  world  gc 
And  stronger  than  the  solid  poles,[round 
On  which  the  wheel  of  nature  rolls. 

5  Whence  then  should  doubts  8c  fears  arise 
Why  trickling  sorrows  drown  our  eyes  ? 
Slowly  alas  !  our  mind  receives 

The  comforts  which  our  Maker  gives. 

6  Oh  !  for  a  strong,  a  lasting  faitb, 
To  credit,  what  the' Almighty  saith  ! 
T'embrace  the  message  of  his  Son, 
And  call  the  joys  of  heaven  our  ova. 


TROMISES  OF   GOD.  66 

7  Then  should  the  earth's  old  pillars  shake, 
And  all  the  wheels  of  nature  break, 
Oar  steady  souls  would  fear  no  more, 
Than  solid  rocks  when  billows  roar. 
3  Oar  everlasting  hopes  arise, 
Above  the  ruinable  skies  ; 
Where  the  eternal  Builder  reigns, 
And  his  own  court  his  power  sustains. 

HYMN  78.    C.  M. 

1  T1EGIN,  my  tongue,  some   heavenly 
J3         theme, 

And  speak  some  boundless  thing  ; 
The  mighty  works  or  mightier  name, 
Of  our  eternal  King. 

2  Tell  of  his  wondrous  faithfulness, 
And  sound  his  power  abroad ; 

Sing  the  sweet  promise  of  his  grace, 
And  the  performing  God. 

3  Proclaim  salvation  from  the  Lord, 

For  wretched  dying  men  ; 
His  hand  did  write  the  sacred  word, 
With  an  immortal  pen. 

4  Engraved  as  in  eternal  brass, 

The  mighty  promise  shines  ; 
Nor  can  the  powers  of  darkness  raze, 
These  everlasting  lines. 

5  He  that  can  dash  whole  worlds  to  death, 
And  make  them  when  he  please  ; 

But  speaks,  and  that  almighty  breath, 
Fulfils  his  great  decrees. 

His  every  word  of  grace  is  strong 
As  that  which  built  the  skies  ; 

The  voice  that  rolls  the  stars  along1, 
Speaks  all  the  promises. 


6fl  TRUSTING    IN  THE 

7  He  said  "Let  the  wide  heaven  be  spread, 

And  heaven  was  stretched  abroad  ; 
"  Abra'm,  I'll  be  thy  God,"  he  said, 
And  he  was  Abra'm's  God. 

8  O  might  I  hear  thy  heavenly  tongue, 

But  whisper.  "  Thou  art  mine  ! 
Those  gentle  words  should  raise  my  song 
To  notes  almost  divine. 

9  How  would  my  leaping  heart  rejoice, 

And  think  my  heaven  secure  ; 
I  trust  the  all-creating  voice, 
And  faith  desires  no  more. 

HYMN  79. 

1  fy  LORIOUS  things  of  thee  are  spoker 
TX     Zion,  city  of  our  God  ; 

He  whose  word  cannot  be  broken, 
Formed  thee  for  his  own  abode. 

On  the  rock  of  ages  founded, 

What  can  shake  thy  sure  repose  ? 

With  salvation's  walls  surrounded, 
Thou  may'st  smile  at  all  thy  foes. 

2  See  the  streams  of  living  waters, 

Springing  from  eternal  love ; 
Well  supply  thy  sons  and  daughters, 

And  all  fear  of  want  remove  ; 
Who  can  faint,  while  such  a  river, 

Ever  flows  their  thirst  t' assuage  ? 
Grace,  which  like  the  Lord,  the  giver, 

Never  fails  from  age  to  age. 

3  Round  each  habitation  hovering, 

See  the  cloud  and  fire  appear, 
For  a  glory  and  a  covering, 

Showing  that  the  Lord  is  near : 
Thus  deriving  from  their  banner, 

Light  by  night  and  shade  by  day, 


PROMISES  OF  GOD,  6? 

Safe  they  feed  upon  the  manna, 

Which  he  gives  them  when  they  pray, 

4  Blest  inhabitants  of  Zion, 

Washed  in  the  Redeemer's  blood, 
Jesus,  whom  their  souls  rely  on, 

Makes  them  kings  and  priests  to  God  „ 
'Tis  his  love  his  people  raises, 

Over  self  to  reign  as  kings, 
And  as  priests,  his  solemn  praises 

Each  for  a  thank-offering  brings, 

5  Saviour,  since  of  Zion's  city, 

I  thro  grace  a  member  am, 
Let  the  world  deride  or  pity, 

I  will  glory  in  thy  name  : 
Fading  is  the  worldling's  pleasure. 

All  his  boasted  pomp  and  show  ; 
Solid  joys  and  lasting  treasure, 

None  but  Zion's  children  know, 

HYMN  80.    L.  M. 

Looking  unto  Jesus, 

1  "O.Y  various  maxims,  forms  and  rules, 
JO  That  pass  for  wisdom  in  the  schools^, 

"    I  strove  my  passions  to  restrain  ; 
But  all  my  efforts  proved  in  vain. 

2  But  since  the  Saviour  I  have  known. 
My  rules  are  ail  reduced  to  one, 
To  keep  my  Lord  by  faith  in  view; 
This  strength  supplies  and  motives  too, 

3  I  see  him  lead  a  suffering  life, 
Patient  amidst  reproach  ancj.  strife  s 
And  from  this  pattern,  courage  take, 
To  bear  and  suffer  for  his  sake. 

4  tTpon  the  cross  I  see  him  bleed," 

And  by  the  sight  from  guilt  .am  freed ; 

F  2 


68  TRUSTING    IN  THE 

This  sight  destroys  the  life  of  sin, 
And  quickens  heavenly  life  within. 

5  To  look  to  Jesus  as  he  rose. 
Confirms  my  faith,  disarms  my  foes  ; 
Satan  I  shame  and  overcome, 

By  pointing  to  my  Saviour's  tomb. 

6  Exalted  on  his  glorious  throne, 

I  see  him  make  my  cause  his  own ; 
Then  all  my  anxious  cares  subside, 
For  Jesus  lives  and  will  provide. 

7  I  see  him  look  with  pity  down, 

And  hold  in  view  the  conqueror's  crown 
If  prest  with  grief  and  cares  before, 
My  soul  revives  nor  asks  for  more. 

8  By  faith  I  see  the  hour  at  hand, 
When  in  his  presence  I  shall  stand; 
Then  it  will  be  my  endless  bliss, 
To  see  him  where  and  as  he  is. 

HYMN  81.     C.  M. 
Fear  not. 

1  "\rE  trembling  souls,dismiss  your  fear 

J[      Be  mercy  all  your  theme  ; 
Mercy,  which  like  a  river  flows 
In  one  continued  stream. 

2  Fear  not  the  powers  of  earth  and  hell, 

God  will  these  powers  restrain  ; 
His  mighty  arm  their  rage  repel, 
And  make  their  efforts  vain. 

3  Fear  not  that  he  will  e'er  forsake, 

Or  leave  his  work  undone ; 
He's  faithful  to  his  promises 
In  Jesus  Christ  his  son. 

4  Fear  not  the  want  of  outward  good, 

He  will  for  his  provide  ; 


PROMISES  OF  GOD.  69 

Grant  them  supplies  of  daily  food, 
And  give  them  heaven  beside. 

5  Fear  not  the  terrors  of  the  grave, 

Or  death's  tremendous  sting  ; 
He  will  from  endless  wrath  preserve, 
To  endless  glory  bring. 

6  You,  in  his  wisdom, power  and  grace, 

May  confidently  trust ; 
His  wisdom  guides,  his  power  protects, 
His  grace  rewards  the  just. 
HYMN  82.    L.  M. 

1  TTOW  often  sin  and  Satan  strove, 
XX  To  rend  my  soul  from  thee,my  God, 
But  everlasting  is  thy  love, 

And  Jesus  seals  it  with  his  blood. 

2  The  oath  and  promise  of  the  Lord, 
Join  to  confirm  the  wondrous  grace  ; 
Eternal  power  performs  the  work, 
And  fills  all  heaven  with  endless  praise. 

3  Amidst  temptations  sharp  and  long, 
My  soul  to  this  dear  refuge  flies  ; 
Hope  is  my  anchor,  firm  and  strong, 
While  tempests  blow  and  billows  rise* 

4  The  gospel  bears  my  spirit  up  ; 
A  faithful  and  unchanging  God 
Lays  the  foundation  of  my  hope, 
In  oaths,  and  promises  and  blood. 

HYMN  83.    CM. 

1  "I7E  saints,  attend  the  Saviour's  voice, 

A      Receive  his  word  of  grace  ; 
He  says,  and  in  it,  O  rejoice, 
"  In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

2  Tho  storms  and  tempests  round  you  roar. 

And  foes  and  fears  increase  ; 
r3 


,0  TRUSTING    IN  THE 

He  says,  and  what  could  he  say  more  I 
"  la  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

3  What  tho  afflictions  still  abound, 

Your  troubles  still  increase  ; 
He  says,  and  O,  how  sweet  the  sound  ! 
"  In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

4  Tho  you  shall  pass  thro  death's  cold  flood 

To  gain  your  wished  release, 
He  says,  and  sure  he'll  make  it  good, 
"  In  me  ye  shall  have  peace." 

5  When  you  his   face  in  glory  view, 

Where  joy  can  ne'er  decrease, 
Eternity  shall  prove  it  true, 
"  In  him  ye  shall  have  peace." 

HYMN  84.     C.  M. 

1  fTpHE  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear 

JL      Attend  the  heavenly  voice  ; 
Ye  doubting  souls  dismiss  your  fear, 
In  Jesus  now  rejoice. 

2  Fqrsevery  thirsty  longing  heart, 

Here  streams  ot  bounty  flow  ; 
The  Lord  will  life  and  bliss  impart, 
To  banish  sin  and  woe. 

3  Here  springs  of  sacred  pleasure  rise, 

To  ease  your  every  pain  ; 
Here  wine  and  milk  in  full  supplies, 
Nor  shall  you  thirst  in  vain. 

4  Yj  sinners,  come,  'tis  mercy's  voice, 

The  gracious  call  obey, 
Mercy  invites  to  heavenly  joys — 
And  can  you  yet  delay  ? 

5  Dear  Saviour,  draw  reluctant  hearts, 

To  thee  let  sinners  fly  ; 
And  take  the  bliss  thy  love  impirts, 
And  drink  and  never  die. 


PROMISES    OF   GOD.  71 

HYMN  85.     C.  M.     Psalm  23. 

THE  Lord's  my  shepherd,how  can  want 
Distress  my  peaceful  breast  ? 
His  wisdom,  goodness,  love  and  power 
Command  my  soul  to  rest. 

His  word  of  grace,  like  pastures  green, 

Affords  me  sweet  repose  ; 
And  thro  his  works  of  providence 

The  living  water  flows. 

3  My  soul,  restored  to  paradise, 
Beholds  thy  glory  shine  ; 
And*  treads  the  path  of  righteousness, 
With  ardor  all  divine. 

i  The  forms  of  death,tho  dreadful  once, 
No  more  my  soul  affright, 
But  like  a  fleeting  shadow  fly, 
Before  the  morning  light. 

Thy  presence,  Lord,  is  with  me  still, 
Thro  every  changing  scene  ; 

Thy  friendly  rod  my  flesh  subdues, 
While  on  thy  staff  I  lean. 

6  My  table  thou  dost  furnish  well, 

With  life's  substantial  bread  ; 
And  in  the  presence  of  my  foes, 
My  soul  is  richly  fed. 

7  My  head  with  oil  thou  dost  anoint, 

To  make  my  graces  shine  ; 
And  my  full  soul  cannot  contain, 
The  overflowing  wine. 

8  Goodness  and  mercy,  I  am  sure, 

Shall  fill  my  happy  days  : 
And  in  God's  house  forevermore 
I'll  sing  and  shout  his  praise. 


7~  THE  LOVE  AND 

THE  LOVE  AjXD  BEAUTIES  OF 
CHRIST. 

HYMN  86. 

1  T  ET  earth  and  heaven  agree, 
JLi     Angels  and  men  be  joined, 
To  celebrate  with  me 

The  Saviour  of  mankind  : 
T' adore  the  all-atoning  Lamb, 
And  bless  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name. 

2  Jesus  !  transporting  sound  ! 

The  joy  of  earth  and  heaven ; 
No  other  help  is  found, 

No  other  name  is  given 
By  which  we  can  salvation  have, 
But  Jesus  came  the  world  to  save. 

3  Jesus  !  harmonious  name  ! 

It  charms  the  hosts  above  ; 
They  evermore  proclaim, 

And  wonder  at  his  love  : 
It  is  their  happiness  to  gaze, 
'  Vis  heaven  to  see  our  Saviour's  face. 

4  His  name  the  sinner  hears, 

And  is  from  sin  set  free  ; 
'Tis  music  in  his  ears, 
'Tis  life  and  liberty ; 
New  songs  do  now  his  lips  employ, 
His  heart  is  filled  with  love  and  joy. 

5  Stung  by  the  scorpion,  sin, 

My  poor  expiring  soul 
The  balmy  sound  drinks  in, 

And  is  at  once  made  whole  ; 
See  there  my  Lord  upon  the  tree ! 
1  hear,  I  feci,  he  died  for  me. 


BEAUTIES    OF     CUXUST.  7o 

0  unexampled  love  ! 

O  all  redeeming-  grace  ! 
How  swiftly  didst  thou  move 
To  save  a  fallen  race  ! 
What  shall  I  do  to  make  it  known  ? 
What  thou  for  all  mankind  hast  done  ? 

O  for  a  trumpet  voice, 

On  all  the  world  to  call ;  *» 

To  bid  their  hearts  rejoice, 
In  him  who  died  for  all'; 
For  all  my  Lord  was  crucified, 
For  all,  for  all,  my  Saviour  died, 
To  serve  thy  blessed  will, 

Thy  dying  love  to  praise, 
Thy  counsel  to  fulfil, 
And  minister  thy  grace  ? 
Freely  what  I  receive  to  give, 
The  life  of  heaven  on  earth  to  live. 
HYMN  87.    L.  M. 

NOW  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song-, 
Awake  my  soul,  awake  my  t&irguea 
Hosanna  to  the  eternal  name  ! 
And  all  his  boundless  love  proclaim. 
See,  where  it  shines  in  .Jesus'  face. 
The  brightest  image  of  his  grace  j 
God  in  the  person  of  his  Son, 
Has  all  his  mightiest  works  outdone. 

The  spacious  earth  and  spreading  fi-ood, 
Proclaim  the  wise  and  powerful  (jog  :  . 
And  thy  rich  glories  from  afar, 
Sparkle  in  every  rolling  star. 

But  in  his  looks  a  glory  stands, 
The  noblest  labor  of  thine  hands  ; 
The  pleasing  lustre  of  his  eyes, 
uutsiiiaes  ths  wonders  o*  the  s&ies. 


3  t  fuE  LOVE  AND 

5  Grace  !  'tis  a  sweet  a  charming-  theme, 
My  thoughts  rejoice  at  Jesus*  name ; 
Ye  angels,  dwell  upon  the  sound  ; 

Ye  heavens  reflect  it  to  the  ground. 

6  Oh  !  may  I  live  to  reach  the  place, 
Where  he  unveils  his  lovely  face  ; 
Where  all  his  beauties  you  behold, 
And  sing  his  name  to  harps  of  gold. 


HYMN  88.    C.  M. 

Christ  the  chief  among  ten  thousand. 
Cant,  v,  10— -16. 

TO  Christ  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue 
Its  noblest  tribute  bring  ; 
When  he's  the  subject  of  the  song, 
Who  can  refuse  to  sing  ? 

2  Survey  the  beauties  of  his  face, 

And  on  his  glory  dwell ; 
Think  of  the  wonders  of  his  grace, 
And  all  his  triumphs  tell. 

3  No  mortal  can  with  him  compare, 

Among  the  sons  of  men  ; 
Fairer  he  is  than  all  the  fair. 
That  fill  the  heavenly  train. 

4  He  saw  mp  plunged  in  deep  distress, 

He  fled  to  my  relief; 
For  me  he  bore  the  shameful  cross, 
And  carried  all  my  grief. 

5  His  hand  a  thousand  blessings  pours 

Upon  my  guilty  head  ; 
His  presence  gilds  my  darkest  hours, 
And  guards  my  sleeping  bed. 

6  To  him  T  owe  my  life  and  breathy 

And  all  the  joys  I  have  : 


BEAUTIES    OF     CHRIST.  71 

He  makes  me  triumph  over  death, 
And  saves  me  from  the  grave. 

7  To  heaven,the  place  of  his  abode, 

He  brings  my  weary  feet ; 
Shows  me  the  glories  of  my  God, 
And  makes  my  joys  complete. 

8  Since  from  his  bounty  I  receive 

Such  proofs  of  love  divine  ; 
Had  I  a  thousand  hearts  to  give, 
Lord,  they  should  all  be  thine. 

HYMN  89.    C.  M. 
1,  TTNFINITE  excellence  is  thine, 
JL.    Thou  lovely  Prince  of  grace; 
Thy  uncreated  "beauties  shine, 
With  never-fading  rays. 

2  Sinners  from  earth's  remotest  end5 

Come  bending  to  thy  feet ; 
To  thee  their  prayers  and  vows  ascends 
In  thee  their  wishes  meet, 

3  Thy  name,  as  precious  oinment  shed, 

Delights  the  church  around  ; 

Sweetly  the  sacred  odours  spread^ 

Thro  all  ImmanuePs  ground. 

4  Millions  of  happy  spirits  live, 

On  thy  exhaustless  store  ; 
From  thee  they  all  their  bliss  receive^ 
And  still  thou  givestmore. 

5  Thou  art  their  triumph  and  their  joy  ; 

They  find  their  all  in  thee  ; 
Thy  glories  will  their  tong-ues  employe 
Thro  all  eternity. 

6  O  may  thy  grace  the  nations  lead, 

And  Jfcws  and  Gentiles  come, 
G  3 


*6  THE    LOVE    ANB 

Find  the  desires  of  every  h^art 
And  reach  th*  eternal  Lome. 

HYM!7  90.     C    M. 

1  TX0W  sweet  the  name  of  Jesus  sounds, 
JO.  fcn  a  believer^  ear  ! 

It  soothes  his  sorrows,  heals  his  wounds, 
And  drives  away  his  fear. 

2  It  makes  the  wounded  spirit  whole, 

And  calms  the  troubled  breast ; 
'Tis  manna  to  the  hungry  soul, 
And  to  the  weary  rest. 

3  Dear  name  !  the  rock  on  which  I  build. 

My  shield,  and  hiding  place  ; 
My  never- railing  treasury  flil'd 
With  boundless  stores  of  grace. 

4  Jesus  !  my  shepherd,  husband,  friend. 

My  prophet,  priest,  and  king; 
My  Lord,  my  life,  my  way,  my  end, 
Accept  the  praise  I  bring. 

,5  Weak  is  the  effort  of  my  heart, 
And  cold  my  warmest  thought ; 
But  when  I  see  thee  as  thou  art, 
I'll  praise  thee  a*  I  ought. 

6  Till  then  I  vouid  thy  love  proclaimj- 
With  evei  y  fleeting  breath ; 
And  may  the  ffcmsic  of  thy  name, 
Refresh  my  soul  in  death. 

HYMN  91.    Vs. 

HARK,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord, 
Tis  thy  Saviour,  bear  his  word  * 
.teaus  speaks,  and.speaks  to  thee, 
m  Say  uow  sinner,  Igyest  &ou  me .? 


BEAUTIES     OF    CHRIST.  77 

2  "  I  delivered  thee  when  bound, 

"  And  v/hen  wounded,  healed  thy  wound} 
"  Sought  thee  wandering,  set  thee  right, 
"  Turned  thy  darkness  into  light. 
"  Can  a  woman's  tender  care, 
"Cease  toward  the  child  she  bare  X 
"Yes  !  she  may  forgetful  be* 
"  Yet  willl  remember  thee. 

4  "  Mine  is  a  redeeming  love, 

"Higher  than  the  heights  above  : 
"  Deeper  than  the  depths  beneath, 
"  Free  and  faithful,  strong  as  death. 
"  Thou  shalt  see  my  glory  soon, 
"  When  the  work  of  grace  is  done  ; 
"  Partner  of  my  throne  shalt  be, 
"  Say  poor  sinner,  lovest  thou  me." 

Lord,  it  is  my  chief  complaint, 
That  my  love  is  weak  and  faint ; 
Yet  I  love  thee  and  adore, 

0  !  for  grace  to  love  thee  more. 

HYMN  92. 

1  TT  OW  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours, 
_0_     When  Jesus  no  longer  I  See  ; 
Sweet  prospects, sweet  birds  &sweet  flow- 
Have  all  lost  their  sweetness  to  me :  [ers,, 
The  mid-summer  sun  shines  but  dim, 
The  fields  strive  in  vain  to  look  gay  ; 
But  when  I  am  happy  in  him, 
December's  as  pleasant  as  May, 

His  name  yields  the  richest  perfume* 
And  sweeter  than  music  his-voice  ; 
His  presence  disperses  my  gloom, 
And  makes  all  within  me  rejoice  ; 

1  should,  were  he  always  thus  nighs 
Have  nothing  to  wish  or  to  fear  ; 

G  3 


78  THE  LOVfi  ASD 

No  mortal  so  happy  as  I, 

My  summer  would  last  all  the  year. 

3  Content  with  beholding-  his  face, 
My  all  to  his  pleasure  resigned  ; 
No  changes  of  season  or  place, 
Would  make  any  change  in  my  mind  ; 
"While  blest  with  a  sense  of  his  love, 
A  palace  a  toy  would  appear  ; 

And  prisons  would  palaces  prove, 
If  Jesus  would  dwell  with  me  there. 

4  Dear  Lord,  if  indeed  I  am  thine, 
If  thou  art  my  sun  and  my  song, 
Say,  why  do  I  languish  and  pine  ? 
And  why  are  my  winters  so  long  ? 

O  drive  these  dark  clouds  from  my  sky,, 
Thy  soul-cheering  presence  restore, 
Or  take  me  up  to  thee  on  high, 
Where  winter  and  clouds  are  no  more. 

HYMN  93.    L.  M. 

3  "fXTE'VE  found  the  rock, the  travellers 
TY  cried, 

The  stone  that  all  the  prophets  tried  ; 
Come,  children,  drink  the  balmy  dew, 
'Twas  Christ  that  shed  his  blood  for  you. 

"2  This  costly  mixture  cures  the  sowl, 
That  sin  and  guilt  have  made  so  foul 
Ch  that  you  would  believe  int?od, 
And  wash  in  Christ's  most  precious  blood 

3  Here's  glory,  glory  in  my  soul, 
Come,  mourners,  feel  the  current  roll; 
It  makes  me  happy  while  I  sing, 
And  shout  salvation  to  my  King. 

4  Welcome,  dear  friends,  'tis  heaven  to 

night, 
L   It  shines  around  with  dazzling  light  j 


BEAUTIES   OF    CHRIST.  *7\t 

And  in  this  light,  we'll  soar  away, 
Where  there's  no  night,  but  endless  day, 
O  children,  children,  bear  the  cross, 
And  count  the  world  below  as  dross  ; 
We'll  bear  the  cross  and  wear  the  crown9 
And  by  our  Father's  side  sit  down. 
O  hearken,  children  !  Christ  is  come, 
The  bride  is  ready,  let  us  run ; 
His  grace  will  feed  our  hungry  souls, 
While  love  divine  eternal  rolls. 
7  His  fiery  chariots  make  their  way, 
To  welcome  us  to  endless  day ; 
There  glittering  millions  we  shall  join? 
To  praise  the  Prince  of  David's  line. 


HYMN  94.    C.  M. 

Christ  precious  to  t}ie  Believer. 

1  "TESUS,  1  love  thy  charming  name  ; 
ftf      'Tis  music  to  mine  ear  ; 

Pain  would  1  sound  it  out  so  loud, 
That  earth  and  heaven  should  hear, 

2  Yes,  thou  art  precious  to  my  sou1., 
.    My  transport  and  my  trust : 
Jewels  to  thee  are  gaudy  toys, 

And  gold  is  sordid  dust. 

3  All  my  capacious  powers  can  wish., 

In  th£e  doth  richly  meet ; 
Nor  to  mine  eyes  is  light  so  dear, 
Nor  friendship  half  so  sweet. 

4  Thy  grace  still  dwells  upon  my  heart3 

And  sheds  its  fragrance  there  ; 
'  The  noblest  balm  of  all  its  wounds. 
The  cqrdial  of  its  csre. 
g  4 


SO    THE  INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST, 
5  I'll  speak  the  honors  of  thy  name, 
With  my  last  laboring1  breath  ; 
Then  speechless,clasp  thee  in  mine  arms, 
The  antidote  of  death. 


THE  IJVC2R„YJTI0J\*  OF  CHRIST. 
HYMN  95.    C.  M. 


S1 


HEPHERDS,   rejoice,  lift  up  your 
And  send  your  tears  away  ;  [eyes,  . 
News  from  the  regions  of  the  skies, 
Salvation's  born  to  day. 

2  "Jesus  the  God  whom  rngels  fear, 

Comes  down  to  dwell  with  you; 
To  day  he  makes  his  entrance  here, 
Rut  not  as  monarchs  do. 

3  "No  gold  nor  purple  swaddling  bands, 

Nor  royal  sinning  things  ; 
A  mangfer  for  his  cradle  stands, 
And  holds  the  King  of  kings. 

4  °  Go,  shepherds,  where  the  infant  lies, 

And  see  his  humble  throne  ; 
With  tears  of  joy  in  all  your  ey^s-, 
Go,  shepherds,  kiss  the  Son  " 

5  Thus  Gabriel  sang,  and  straight  around 

The  hearenly  armies  throng  ; 
They  tune  their  harps  to  lofty  sound, 
And  thus  conclude  the  song  : 

6  '■  Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above, 

Let  peace  surround  the  earth  ; 
Mortals  shall  know  their  Maker's  love, 
At  their  Redeemer's  birth." 
TLcrd  !  and  shall  angels  have  their  songs. 
And  men  no  tunes  to  raise  ? 


THE  INCARNATION.  OF  CHRIST.    81 

May  we  still  use  our  lips  and  tongues 
In  sounding  forth  thy  praise. 

Glory  to  God  who  reigns  above, 

Who  pitied  us  forlorn  ; 
We  join  to  sing  our  Maker's  love, 

For  there's  a  Saviour  born. 
HYMN  96.     C.  M. 

MORTALS,  awake,  with  angels  join. 
And  sound  the  solemn  lay  ; 
Joy,  love  and  gratitude  combine, 

To  hail  th'  auspicious  da}*. 
In  heaven  the  rapturous  song  began, 

And  sweet  seraphic  fire 
Thro  all  the  shining  legions  ran. 
And  strung  and  tuned  the  lyre. 

3  Swift  thro  the  vast  expanse  it  flew, 

And  loud  the  echo  rolled  ; 
The  theme,  the  song,  the  joy  was  new, 
'Twas  more  than  heaven  could  hold. 

4  Down  thro  the  portals  of  the  sky, 

Th'  impetuous  torrent  ran  ; 
And  angels  flew  with  eager  joy4 
To  bear  the  news  to  man. 

5  Wrapt  in  the  silence  of  the  night 

Lay  all  the  eastern  world, 
When  bursting,  glorious  heavenly  light. 
The  wondrous  scene  unfurled. 

HYMN  97. 

1  "VTE  nations  all,  to  you  I  call, 
3-      Come  hear  this  declaration, 
And  don't  refuse  the  glorious  news, 

Of  Jesus  and  salvation  : 
To  royal  Jews,  came  first  the  news 
Of  Christ  the  great  Messiah, 
G5 


&S   THE  INCARNATION  OF  CHRIST. 

As  was  foretold  by  prophets  old, 
Isai'  and  Jeremiah. 

2  To  Abraham  the  promise  came, 

And  to  his  seed  forever, 
A  light  to  shine  in  Isaac's  line, 

By  scripture  we  discover ; 
Hail  promised  morn,  the  Saviour's  born, 

The  glorious  Mediator, 
God's  blessed  word  made  flesh  and  blood 

Assume  the  human  nature  ; 

3  His  parents  poor  in  earthly  store, 

To  entertain  the  stranger, 
They  found  no  bed  to  lay  his  head, 

But  in  an  oxen's  manger  ; 
No  royal  things,  as  used  by  kings, 

Were  seen  by  those  who  found  him, 
But  in  the  hay  the  infant  lay, 

With  swaddling  bands  around  him. 

4  On  the  same  night,a  glorious  sight 

To  shepherds  there  appeared, 
Bright  angels  came  in  shining  flame, 

They  saw  and  greatly  feared  ; 
The  angel  said,  be  not  afraid, 

Altho  we  much  alarm  you, 
We  do  appear  good  news  to  bear, 

As  now  we  will  inform  you. 

5  The  city's  name  is  Bethlehem, 

In  which  God  hath  appointed, 
This  glorious  morn,  a  Saviour's  born, 

For  him  God  hath  anointed; 
By  this  you'll  know  if  you  will  go, 

To  see  this  little  stranger, 
His  lovely  charms  in  Mary's  arms, 

Both  lying  in  a  manger. 


REJOICING   IN   GOD.  83 

When  this  was  said,9traightway  was  made 
A  glorious  sound  from  heaven, 

Each  flaming'  tongue  an  anthem  sung, 

To  man  a  Saviour's  given ; 
In  Jesus}'  name  the  glorious  theme, 

We  elevate  our  voices, 
At  Jesus'  birth,  be  peace  on  earth, 

Meanwhile  all  heaven  rejoices. 
Then  with  delight,  they  took  their  flight, 

And  winged  their  way  to  glory, 
The  shepherds  gazed  and  were  amazed, 

To  hear  the  pleasant  story  ; ! 
To  Bethlehem  they  quickly  came, 

The  glorious  news,  to  carry, 
And  in  the  stall  they  found  them  all^  - 

Joseph,  the  babe,  and  Mary. 

The  shepherds  then  returned  again, 

To  their  own  habitation, 
With  joy  of  heart  they  did  depart, 

Now  they  had  found  salvation. 
Glory  they  cry,  to  God  on  high, 

Who  sent  his  Son  to  save  us, 
This  glorious  morn  a  Saviour's  borns 

His  name  it  is  Christ  Jesus. 


H 


REJOICING  IJY  GOD. 
HYMN  98.     CM. 
OSANNA  to  the  Prince  of  light, 
That  clothed  himself  in  clayj 
Entered  the  iron  gate  of  death, 
And  tore  the  bars  away.    > 
2  Death  is  no  more  the  king  of  dread, 
.  Since  our  Immanuel  rose ; 
He  took  the  iron  sting  away, 
And  spoiled  our  hellish  foes. 


S*  REJOICING  INT  GOD. 

3  Sec  how  the  conqueror  mounts  aloft, 

And  to  his  Father  flies, 
With  scars  of  honor  in  his  flesh, 
And  triumph  in  his  eyes. 

4  There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 

And  scatters  blessings  down  ; 
Our  Jesus  with  his  Father  sits 
On  the  celestial  throne. 

5  Raise  jour  devotion,  mortal  tongues, 

To  reach  his  blest  abode ; 
Sweet  be  the  accents  of  your  songs, 
To  our  incarnate  God. 

6  Bright  angels  strike  your  loudest  strings, 

Your  sweetest  voices  raise  ; 
Let  heaven  and  all  created  things, 
Sound  our  Immanuel's  praise. 
HYMN  99.     7's. 

1  Tl  RETHREN,  cast  your  eyes  around, 
S3     Light  divine  comes  flowing  down, 
God  unveils  his  shining  face, 
Fills  us  with  his  heavenly  grace? 

2  Let  us  all  embrace  the  light, 
Walk  as' in  God's  holy  sight ; 
In  his  blessed  image  shine, 
Fellowship,  the  love  divine. 

3  Tho  by  nature  heirs  of  wrath, 
We  have  tried  a  bloody  bath  ; 
It  has  cleansed  the  poison  out, 
Scattered  every  painful  doubt, 

4  We  by  grace  are  justified, 
In  this  grace  we  still  abide, 
And  this  grace,  we  all  agree, 
Is  to  every  sinner  free. 

5  We  will  sing  and  shout  and  prsy, 
Till  we  reach  eternal  day  ; 


REJOICING  IN  GOD.  S3 

And  when  all  these  scenes  are  past, 
Still  our  fellowship  shall  last. 

Still  the  little  shouting  band, 
Shall  in  perfect  union  stand, 
And  the  exercise  be  one, 
Round  the  everlasting"  throne. 

HYMN  100. 

O  JESUS,  my  Saviour,  I  know  thou  art 
mine,  [sign. 

For  thee  ail  the  pleasures  of  earth  I  re- 
Of  objects  most  pleasing- 1  love  thee  the 

best,  [am  blest. 

Without  thee  I'm  wretched,but  with  thee 
Thou  art  my  rich  treasure,my  joy  and  my 

love, 
No  richer  possessed  by  the  angels  above; 
For  thee  all  the  pleasures  of  sense  I'll 

forego, 
And  wander  a  pilgrim  despised  below. 

Thy  Spirit  first  taught  me  to  know  I  was 
blind,  [find ; 

Then  taught  me  the  way  of  salvation  to 

For  when  I  was  sinking  into  black  des- 
pair, [fear. 

My  Jesus  relieved  me  and  bade  me  not; 

In  vain  I  attempt  to  describe  what  I  feel, 

The  language  of  mortals  forever  mus; 
fail; 

My  Jesus  is  precious,  my  soul's  all  on 
flame,  ^        [name. 

Fan  raised  into  rapture  by  praising  his 

Tho  weak  and  despised,  by  faith  now  I 
stand,  [hand; 

?r?serys4  &  supported  by  h?&y$n'a  &a<i 


86  REJOICING  IN  GOD. 

In  Jesus   supported,  I'll  bless  his  dear 

name,  [blame. 

Regardless  of  censnre,  of  praise  or  of 

6  I  find  him  in  singing,  I  find  him  in  prayer, 
In  sweet  meditation  he  always  is  near  ; 
My  constant  companion,  O  may  we   not 

part  ; 
All  glory  to  Jesus,  he  dwells  in  my  heart. 

7  If  ever  I  loved,  sure  I  love  thee.my  L.ord; : 
I  love  thy  dear  people,  thy  ways  and  thy 

word  : 

I  love  all  creation,!  love  sinners  too,[woe. 
Since  Jesus  has  d  ied  to  redeem  them  from 

8  When  happy  in  Christ,   I  regard  not  the 

proud,  [loud  ; 

Tho  sinners  despise  me  for  singing  so 
For  death  wjll  soon  call  me,  and  then  I 

shall  fly,  [high. 

To  praise  my  dear  Jesus,  in  mansions  on 

9  IT  ere  millions  of  ages  my  soul  shall  em- 

pW,  [j°y; 

In  praising  my  Jesus,  my  hope  and  my 
The  glorified  spirits  and  angels  around, 
Shall  all  be  delighted  to  join  the  glad 

sound 

ITVUN  101.    CM. 

1  3nfUB  puce  delight,  without  alloy, 

8       Jesus,  to  hear  thy  name  ; 
yi    s~>  r'-  leaps  w'tf$i  inward  joy, 
[  feel  tl  »  sacred  flame. 

2  My  passion*  hold  a  pJeasmg  reign. 

While  love  inspires  my  breast ; 
Love,tiie  divinestof  the  train, 
And  sovereign  of  the  .rest. 


REJOICING  IN    GOD.  87 

This  is  the  grace  must  liye  and  sing, 
When  faith  and  hope  shall  cease, 

Must  sound  from  every  joyful  string, 
Thro  the  sweet  groves  of  bliss. 

Let  life  immortal  seize  my  clay, 

Let  love  refine  my  blood  ; 
Her  flames  can  bear  my  soul  away, 

Can  bring  me  near  my  God. 

Swift  I  ascend  the  heavenly  place, 

And  hasten  to  my  home  ; 
I  leap  to  meet  thy  kind  embrace, 

I  come,  my  Lord,  I  come. 
Sink  down,  ye  separating  hills, 

Let  guilt  and  death  remove  ; 
'Tis  love  that  drives  my  chariot  wheels* 

And  death  must  yield  to  love. 

HYMN  102.    C.  M. 

L  |~k  LORD,  how  great  is  the  delight,. 
\y     To  see  thy  lovely  face  ! 
To  dwell  whole  ages  in  thy  sight 
And  feel  thy  vital  rays  ! 

This  Gabriel  knows,  and  sings  thy  name. 
With  rapture  on  his  tongue  ; 

Moses  the  saint  enjoys  the  same, 
While  heaven  repeats  the  song. 

While  the  bright  nation  sounds  thy  praise 

From  each  eternal  hill, 
Sweet  odours  of  exhaling  grace 

The  happy  regions  fill. 

£  Thy  love,  a  sea  without  a  shore, 
Spreads  life  and  joy  abroad  ; 
Q'tis  a  heaven  worth  dying  for, 
To  see  a,  smiling  God. 


S3  REJOICING  IN  GOD. 

5  Show  me  thy  face  and  I'll  away, 
From  all  inferior  things  : 
Speak,  Lord,  and  here  I  quit  my  clay, 
And  stretch  my  airy  wings. 

HYMN  103. 

1  £~\  THOU  God  of  my  salvation, 
\Jr  My  Redeemer  from  all  sin  ; 
Moved  to  this  by  great  compassion^ 

Yearning  bowels  from  within; 
I  will  praise  thee, 
Where  shall  I  thy  praise  begin  ? 

2  While  the  angel  choirs  are  crying 

Glory  to  the  great  I  AM  ! 
I  with  them  would  still  be  v\  ing, 

Glory,  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 
O  how  precious 
Is  the  sound  of  Jesus'  name  ! 

3  Now  I  see  with  joy  and  wonder, 

Whence  the  heading  streams  arose  ; 
Angels'  minds  are  lost  to  ponder 

Dying  love's  mysterious  cause  ; 
Yet  the  blessing 
Down  to  all,  to  me  it  flows. 

4  Tho  unseen,  I  love  the  Saviour, 

He  Almighty  grace  has  shown  ; 
Pardon,  glory,  life,  and  favor  ! 

He  has  made  to  mortals  known  ; 
Give  him  gloiy, 
Glory,  glory,  is  his  own. 

5  Angels  now  are  hovering  round  us, 

Unperceived  they  mix  the  throng, 
L   Wondering  at  the  love  which  crowned  us, 
Glad  to  join  the  holy  song  ! 
Hallelujah, 
Love  arid  pfraise  to  Christ  betonf 


*A 


REJOICING  IN  GOD.  89 

HYMN  104.     C.  M. 

MAZING   grace  !    (how  sweet  the 
sound) 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me  ! 
I  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear,, 
And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 

How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed  ! 

3  Thro  many  dangers,  toils  and  snares, 
I  have  already  come  ; 

Tis  grace  has  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  will  lead  me  home. 

4  The  Lord  has  promised  g£od  tome, 

His  word  my  hope  secures  ; 
He  will  my  shield  and  portion  be, 
As  long  as  life  endures. 

5  Yes,  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail,, 

And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 
I  shall  possess  within  the  vail, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 

6  The  earth  shall  soon  dissolve  like  snow^ 
The  sun  forbear  to  shine  ; 

But  God  who  called  me  hefe  below, 
Shall  be  forever  mine. 

HYMN  105.    C.  M. 

1  TOY  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
©I      In  nature's  barren  soilf 

All  we  cm  boast,  till  Christ  we  know, 
Is  vanity  and  toil. 

2  But  where  the  Lord  ha*  planted  grace, 

And  made  his  gJories  known  ; 

H 


§0  REJOICING  IN  GOD. 

The  fruits  of  heavenly  joy  and  peace 
Are  found,  and  there  alone. 

3  A  bleeding  Saviour  seen  by  faith, 

A  sense  of  pardoning  love, 
A  hope  that  triumphs  over  death, 
Give  joys  like  those  above. 

4  To  take  a  glimpse  within  the  vail, 

To  know  that  God  is  mine  ; 
Are  springs  of  joy  that  never  fail, 
Unspeakable  !  divine  ! 

5  These  are  the  joys  which  satisfy, 

And  sanctify  the  mind  ; 
Which  make  the  spirit  mount  on  high, 
And  leave  the  world  behind. 

6  No  more,  believers,  mourn  your  lot, 

But  since  you  are  the  Lord's, 
Resign  to  them  that  know  him  not, 
Such  joys  as  earth  affords. 

HYMN  1C6.    L.  M. 
The  enjoyment  of  Christ. 

1  li^ATl  from  my  tho'ts,vain  world  begone, 
JL       Let  my  religious  hours  alone  ; 
Fa.n  would  mine  eyes  my  Saviour  see^ 

I  wait,  a  visit,  Lord,  from  thee. 

2  My  heart  grows  warm  with  holy  fire, 
And  kindles  with  a  pure  desire  ; 
Come,  my  dear  Jesus,  from  above, 
And  feed  my  soul  with  heavenly  love. 

3  The  trees  oflife  immortal  stand, 
In  fragrant  rows  at  thy  right  hand  ; 
And  in  sweet  murmurs  by  their  side, 
Rivers  of  bliss  perpetual  glide. 

4  Haste  then,  but  with  a  smiling  f  ice, 
And  spread  the  table  of  thy  grace  ; 


REJOICING  IN  GOD."  51 

Bring  down  a  taste  of  truth  divine, 
And  cheer  my  heart  with  sacred  wine. 

5  Blest  Jesus,  what  delicious  fare  ! 
How  sweet  thy  entertainments  are ! 
Never  did  angels  taste  above, 
Redeeming  grace  and  dying  love. 

6  Hail,  great Immanuel,  all  divine! 
In  thee  thy  Father's  glories  shine  ; 
Thou  brightest,  sweetest,  fairest  One, 
Whom  eyes  have  seen,  or  angels  known. 

HYMN  107.     L.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace, 
JLi  Shines  thro  the  beauties  of  thy  face; 
And  lights  our  passion  to  a  flame ! 
Lord,  how  we  love  thy  charming  name  '. 

2  When  I  can  say,  my  God  is  mine, 
When  I  can  feel  thy  gloiies  shine; 
I  tread  the  world  beneath  my  feet, 
And  all  that  earth  calls  good  or  great, 

While  such  a  scene  of  sacred  joys, 
Our  raptured  eyes  and  souls  empIoys9 
Here  we  could  sit  and  gaze  away, 
A  long,  an  everlasting  day. 

4  Well,  we  shall  quickly  pass  the  nighty 
To  the  fair  coasts  of  perfect  light ; 
Then  shall  our  joyful  senses  rove, 
O'er  the  dear  object  of  our  love. 

There  shall  we  drink  full  draughts  of 

bliss, 
And  pluck  new  life  from  heavenly  trees  j 
Yet  now  and  then,  dear  Lord,  bestow 
A  drop  of  heaven  on  worms  below. 

Send  comforts  down  from  thy  right  hand9 
While  we  pa:;s  thro  this  barren  land ; 
II  2 


92  REJOICING  IN  GOB.' 

And  in  thy  temple  let  us  see 
A  glimpse  of  love,  a  glimpse  of  thee. 

HYMN  10'8.    S.  M. 

1  fi  OME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
\J     And  let  your  joys  be  known  ; 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 

And  thus  surround  the  throne. 

2  The  sorrows  of  the  mind 

Be  banished  from  this  place  ; 
Religion  never  was  designed 
To  make  our  pleasures  less. 

3  Let  those  refuse  to  sing, 

Who  never  knew  our  God  ; 
Bat  favorites  of  the  heavenly  king 
Should  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

4  The  God  who  rules  on  high, 

And  thunders  when  he  please, 
Who  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky, 
And  manages  the  seas  : 

5  This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  love  ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers 
To  carry  us  above. 

6  There  we  shall  see  his  face, 

And  never,  never  sin  ; 
latere,  from  the  rivers  of  his  grace, 
Drink  endless  pleasures  in. 

7  Yps  and  before  we  rise 

To  that  immortal  state  ; 
The  thoughts  of  such  amazing  bliss 
Should  constant  joys  create. 
S  Th<*  men  of  grace  have  found 
Glory  begun  below ; 


REJOICING   IN  GOD.  93 

Celestial  fruits  on  eafthly  ground, 
From  faith  and  hope  may  grow. 

9  The  hill  of  Zion  yields 

A  thousand  sacred  sweets, 
Before  we  reacii  the  heavenly  field^, 
Or  walk  the  golden  streets. 

10  Then  let  our  songs  abound, 

And  every  tear  be  dry  ; 
We're  marching  thro  Immauuel's  ground 
To  fairer  worlds  on  high. 

HYMN  109.     S.  M. 

1  ~Vfl"Y  God,  my  life,  my  love, 
If  JL    To  thee,  to  thee  I  call ; 

I  cannot  live  if  thou  remove, 
For  thou  art  all  in  all. 

2  Thy  shining  grace  can  cheer, 

This  dungeon  where  I  dwell ; 
'Tis  paradise  when  thou  art  here3 

If  thou  depart,  'tis  hell. 
S  The  smilings  of  thy  face, 

How  amiable  they  are  ! 
'Tis  heaven  to  rest  in  thine  embrace* 

And  no  where  else  but  there. 

4  To  thee,  and  thee  alone, 

The  angels  owe  their  bliss  ; 
They  sit  around  thy  gracious  throne, 
And  dwell  where  Jesus  is. 

5  Not  all  the  harps  above 

Can  make  a  hea^nly  place  ; 
If  God  his  residence  remove, 
.    Or  but  conceal  his  face. 

6  Nor  earth,  nor  all  the  sky, 
Can  one  delight  afford" ; 

h3 


W  REJOICING  IN  GOD. 

No,  not  a  drop  of  real  joy, 
Without  thy  presence,  Lord. 

7  Thou  art  the  sea  of  love, 

Where  all  my  pleasures  roll ; 
The  circle  where  my  passions  move, 
And  centre  of  my  soul. 

8  To  thee  my  spirits  fly, 

With  restless  warm  desire  ; 

And  yet  how  far  from  thee  I  lie, 

-  Dear  Jesus,  raise  me  higher. 

HYMN  110.    C.  M. 

1  "|V/|~Y  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love, 
-If  JL     My  everlasting-  all ; 

I've  none  but  thee  in  heaven  above, 
Or  on  this  earthly  ball. 

2  What  empty  things  are  all  the  skies, 

And  this  inferior  clod  ! 
There's  nothing  here  deserves  my  joys  ; 
There's  nothing  like  my  God. 

3  In  vain  the  bright,  the  burning  sun, 

Scatters  his  feeble  light ; 
'Tis  thy  sweet  beams  create  my  noon, 
If  thou  withdraw,  'tis  night. 

4  And  whilst  upon  my  restless  bed, 

Among  the  shades  I  roll ; 

If  my  Redeemer  show  his  head, 

'Tis  morning  with  my  soul. 

5  To  thee  I  owe  my  wealth  and  friends, 

And  health  and  safe  abode  ; 
Thanks  t )  thy  name  for  meaner  things 
But  they  are  not  my  God. 

6  How  vain  a  toy  is  glittering  wealth, 

It"  once  compared  to  thee  ; 
Or  what's  my  safety  or  my  health, 
Or  all  my  friends,  to  me  ? 


REJOICING  IN  GOD.  95 

Were  I  possessor  of  the  earth, 

And  called  the  stars  my  own  ; 
Without  thy  graces  and  thyself, 

I  were  a  wretch  undone. 
Let  others  stretch  their  arms  like  seas, 

And  grasp  in  all  the  shore  ; 
Grant  me  the  visits  of  thy  face, 

And  i  desire  no  more. 


HYMN  111.     L.  M. 

L    TESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
€#      A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  ! 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  thro  endless  days  ? 

1  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  a  star; 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  divine, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 

I  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  ; 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul,  till  he, 
Bright  morning  star,  bid  darkness  fiee, 

I  Ashamed  of  Jesus!  that  dear  friend* 
On  whom  my  hopes  of  heaven  depend  ! 
No,  when  I  blush,  be  this  my  shame, 
That  I  no  more  revere  his  name. 

>  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  yes  I  may, 
When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away, 
No  tears  to  wipe,  no  good  to,  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vaiV-* 
Till  then,  T  boast  a  Saviour  slain  ; 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 
That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 


96  Rejoicing  ih  god* 

7  His  institutions  I  will  prize, 

Take  up  my  cross — the  shame  despise, 
Dare  to  defend  his  noble  cause, 
And  yield  obedience  to  his  laws. 


HYMN  112. 

1  C\  HOW  I  have  longed  for  the  coming 
"  of  God!  [his  word 
And  sought  him  by  praying*  and  searching 
]3y  watching  and  fasting  my  soul  was  op 

pressed,  [blessed 

Nor  would  I  give   over  till  Jesus  hac' 

2  The  news  of  his  mercy  at  length- 1  die 

hear,  [prayer 

According  to  promise,  he  answered  nr 
And  glory  is  opened  in  floods  on  my  soul] 
Salvation  from  Christ  is  beginning  to  roll 

3  The  news  of  his  mercy  is  spreading  a 

brond,  [God  i 

And  sinners  come  crying  and  shouting  tt 
Their  mourning  and  praying  are  hear* 

very  loud, 
And  many  find  favor  thro  Jesus's  blood. 

4  Here's  more, my  dear  Saviour,  that  f  dl  a 

thy  feet,  [great 

Oppressed  with  a  burden  enormousl 
O  raise  tbem.my  Jesus.to  tell  of  thy  loy« 
And  shout  hallelujahs  with  angels  above 

5  I'll  singSc  I'll  shout,&ril  sbout&ril  ssig 
O  God,  make  the  nations  with  praises  t 

ring 
With  loud  acclamations  of  Jesus's  lov£, 
And  carry  us  all  to  the  city  above. 


REJOICING  IN  GOD.  97 

6  We  wait  for  thy  cliariot,it  seems  to  draw 

near, 

O  come,my  dear  Saviour,let  glory  appear; 

We  long-  to  be  singing-  &  shouting  above, 

With  angels  o'erwhelmed  in  Jesus's  love. 

HYMN  113.    C.  M. 

Fellowship  with  God. 

1  T^ROM  ail  that's  mortal,all  that's  vain, 
A.       And  from  this  earthly  clod, 
Arise  my  soul,  and  strive  to  gain 

Sweet  fellowship  with  God. 

2  Say,  what  is  there  beneath  the  skies. 

In  all  the  paths  thou'st  trod,  . 
Can  suit  thy  wishes  or  thy  joys, 
Like  fellowship  with  God  \ 

3  Not  lire,  nor  all  the  toys  of  art, 

Nor  pleasure's  flowery  road, 
Can  to  my  soul  such  bliss  impart, 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

4  Not  health,  nor  friendship  here  cehw^ 

Nor  wealth,  that  golden  load, 
Can  such  delight  or  comfort  show, 
As  fellowship  with  God. 

5  When  I  am  made  in  love  to  bear,    - 

Affliction's  needful  rod,  r,%***^ 

Light',sweet,and  kind  the  strokes  appear, 
Thro  fellowship  with  God, 

In  fierce  temptation's  fiery  blasts, 
Or  dark  desertion's  road,    „. 

I'm  happy,  if  I  can  but  taste 
Some  fellowship  with  God. 

And  when  the  icy  hand  of  death 
Shall  chill  my  flowing  blood, 
I 


98      THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

With  joy  I'll  yield  my  latest  breath, 
In  fellowship  with  God. 

8  When  I  at  last  to  heaven  ascend, 
And  gain  my  blest  abode, 
There  an  eternity  I'll  spend, 
In  fellowship  with  God. 


THE  CHRISTIAN  WARFARE. 
HYMN  114. 

1  TV  ARK !  brethren,  don't  you  hear  the 
Jtl        sound  ? 

The  martial  trumpets  are  now  blowing; 

Men  in  orders  listing  round, 

And  soldiers  to  the  standard  flowing  ; 

Bounty  offered,  joy  and  peace  ; 

To  evei-y  soldier  this  is  given, 

When  from  toils  of  war  they  cease, 

A  mansion  bright  prepared  in  heaven. 

2  Those  who  long  in  sin  have  lain, 
And  felt  the  hand  of  dire  oppression, 
Are  now  relieved  from  Satan's  chain, 
And  they  endowed  with  large  possession 
The  poor,  the  sick,  the  blind,  the  lame, 
Their  maladies  are  also  healed  ; 
Outlawed  rebels,  when  they  come, 
Receive  a  pardon  freely  sealed. 

3  The  battle  is  not  to  the  strong  ; 

The  burden's  on  our  Captain's  shoulder 

None  so  aged  or  so  young, 

But  may  enlist  and  be  a  soldier. 

Those  who  cannot  fight  or  lly, 

Beneath  his  banner  find  protection ; 

None  who  on  his  name  rely, 

Shall  be  reduced  to  base  subjection. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE.      99 

4  You  need  not  fear,  the  cause  is  good, 
Come,  who  will  to  the  crown  aspire  I 
In  this  cause  the  martyrs  bled, 

Or  shouted  victory,  in  the  fire. 

In  this  cause  let's  follow  on, 

And  soon  we'll  tell  the  pleasing  story, 

How,  by  faith,  we  gained  the  crown 

And  fought  our  way  to  life  and  glory. 

5  The  battle,  brethren,  is  begun, 
Behold  the  army  now  in  motion  ; 
Some  by  faith  behold  the  crown, 

And  almost  grasp  their  future  portion  : 
Hark  !  the  victors  singing  loud, 
ImmanuePs  chariot  wheels  are  rumhling, 
Mourners  weeping  thro  the  croud, 
And  Satan's  kingdom  down  is  tumbling, 

6  Hark,  ye  rebels,  come  and  list, 
The  officers  are  now  recruiting ; 
Why  will  you  in  sin  persist, 

Or  spend  your  time  in  vain  disputing  I 
All  your  cavils  sure  are  vain, 
For  if  you  do  not  sue  for  favor 
Down  you'll  sink  to  endless  pain. 
To  bear  the  wrath  of  Go«£  forever. 


HYMN  115.    L.  M. 

TAND  up  my  soul,  shake  off 
fears. 


STAND  up  my  soul,  shake  off  your 
fears, 

And  gird  thu  gospel   armor  or  ; 
March  to  the  gates  of  endless  joy, 
Where  thy  great  Captain  Saviour's  gone, 
Hell  and  thy  sins  resist  thy  course  ; 
Kut  hell  and  sin  are  vanquished  foes  ; 
Thy  Jesus  nailed  chem  to  the  cross, 
And  sung  the  triumph  when  he  rose. 
I  2 


100    THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

3  What  tho  the  prince  of  darkness  rage, 
And  waste  the  fury  of  his  spite  ; 
Eternal  chains  confine  him  down 

To  fiery  deeps  and  endless  night. 

4  What  tho  thine  inward  lusts  rebel, 
'Tis  but  a  struggling  gasp  for  life  ; 
The  weapons  of  victorious  grace 
Shall  slay  thy  sins  and  end  the  strife. 

5  Then  let  my  soul  march  boldly  on, 
Press  forward  to  the  heavenly  gate  ; 
There  peace  and  joy  eternal  reign, 
And  glittering  robes  for  conquerors  wait. 

6  There  shall  I  wear  a  starry  crown, 
And  triumph  in  al  mighty  ju*a£e  ; 
While  all  the  armies  of  tnPsicies, 
Join  in  my  glorious  Leader's  praise. 

HYMN  116. 

1  npHO  troubles  assail,  and  dangers  af- 

JL  fright,  [unite  ; 

Tho  friends  should  all  fail,  and  foes  all 
Yet  one  thing  secures  us,whatever  betide, 
The  scripture  assures  us,  the  Lord  will 
provide. 

2  The  birds  without  barn,  or  store  house, 

are  fed,  [bread ; 

From  them  let  us  learn,  to  trust  for  our 
His  saints,  what  is  fitting,  shall  ne'er  be 

denied,  .  [vide 

So  lor>£  as  is  written,thc  Lord  will  pro 

S  We  may,  like  the  ships,  by  tempests  b( 

tost, 
On  perilous  deeps,  but  need  not  be  lost 
Tho  Satan  enrages  the  wind  and  the  tide 
The  promise  engages,  the  Lord  will  pro 

vide. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE.    101 

4  His  call  we  obey,  like  Abr'm  of  old, 
Not  knowing  the  way,  but  faith  makes  us 

bold ;  [guide, 

For  tho  we  are  strangers,  we  have  a  sure 
And  trust  in  all  dangers,  the  Lord  will 

provide. 

5  When  Satan  appears  to  stop  up  our  path, 
And  fill  us  with  fears,we  triumph  byf  aith; 
He  cannot  take  from  us,  tho  oft  he  has 

tried,  [provide. 

This  heartcheering  promise,the  Lord  will 

6  He  tells  us  we're  weak,  our  hope  is   in 

vain,  [tain ; 

The  good  that  we  seek  we  ne'er  shall  ob- 
But  when  such  suggestions  our  graces 

have  tried,  [provide, 

This  answers  all  questions,  the  Lord  will 

7  No  strength  of  our  own,  nor  goodness  wo 

claim,  [great  name, 

Yet  since  we  have  known  the  Saviour's 
In  this,  our  strong  tower,  for  safety  we 

hide,  [provide. 

The  Lord  is  our  power,  the  Lord  will 

8  "When  life  sinks  apace, &  death  is  m  view, 
The  word  of  his  grace  shall  comfort  us 

thro  ;  [our  side, 

Not  fearing  or  doubting,  with  Christ  on 
We  hope  to  die  shouting,  the  Lord  will 
provide. 

HYMN  117. 
Trusting  in  God.   "' 
1  ~\\  EGONE  unbelief,  my  Saviour  is  near, 
JJ   And  for  my  relief  will  surely  appear; 
By  prayer  let  me  wrestle,and  he  will  per- 
form ;  [storm. ' 
With  Christ  in  the  vessel,I  smile  at  the 
13 


102   THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

2  Tho  dark  be  my  way, since  he  is  my  guide, 
' Tis  mine  to  obey,  'tis  his  to  provide  ; 
Tho  cisterns  be  broken,  and  creatures  all 

fail,  [prevail. 

The  word  he  hath  spoken  shall  surely 

3  His  love  in  time  past,  forbids  me  to  think 
He'll  ler.ve  me  at  last  in  trouble  to  sink  ; 
Each  sweet  Ebenezer  I  have  in  review, 
Confirms   his  good  pleasure  to  help  me 

quite  thro. 

4  Delighting-  to  save,  he  watched  o'er  my 

p»thj  [death  ; 

When  Satan's  blind  slave,  I  sported  with 
And  can  he  have  taught  me  to  trust  in 

his  rame, 
And  thus  far  have  brought  me  to  put  me 

to  shame  ? 

5  Whys!  lould  loom  plain  of  want  or  distress, 
Temptation  or  pain  ?  he  told  me  no  less  : 
The  heirs  of  salvation,  1  know  from  his 

word, 
Thro  much  tribulation  must  follow  their 
Lord. 

6  How  bitter  that  cup,no  heart  can  conceive, 
Which  he  drank  quite  up,  that  sinners 

might  live  ; 
His  way  was  much  rougher  &  darker  than 

mine  ; 
Did  Jesus  thus  suffer,  and  shall  I  repine? 

7  Since  all  that  I  meet  shall  work  for  my 

good, 
The  bitter  is  sweet,  the  medicine  is  food; 
Tho  painful  at  pr^  sent,'twill  cease  before 

long,  [song! 

And  then,0!how  pleasant  the  conqueror's 


The  christian  warfare.  103 
HYMN  118.    L.  M. 

1  TIE  still  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares 
_0  To  thee  are  burdens,  thorns  and 
They  cast  dishonor  on  thy  Lord,  [snares; 
And  contradict  his  gracious  word. 

2  Brought  safely  by  his  hand  thus  far, 
Why  wilt  thou  now  give  place  to  fear  ; 
How  canst  thou  want,  if  he  provide, 
Or  lose  thy  way,  with  such  a  guide  ? 

3  Did  trouble  ever  yet  befal, 
And  he  refuse  to  hear  thy  call  ? 
And  has  he  not  his  promise  past, 
That  thou  shalt  overcome  at  last  ? 

4  Like  David,thou  mayest  comfort  draw ; 
Saved  from  the  bear's  and  lion's  paw ; 
Goliah's  rage  I  may  defy, 

For  God  my  Saviour  still  is  nigh. 

5  He  that  has  helped  me  hitherto, 
Will  help  me  all  my  journey  thro, 
And  give  me  daily  cause  to  raise 
New  Ebenezer's  to  his  praise. 

6  Tho  rough  and  thorny  be  the  road, 
It  leads  me  home  apace  to  God  ; 

I  count  my  present  trials  small, 
For  heaven  will  make  amends  for  ail, 

HYMN  119.    C.  Af. 

1  A  M  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
-TIl    A  follower  of  the  Lamb, 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  1m. cause, 

Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies 

On  flowery  beds  of  ease, 
While  others  fought  to  gain  the 'priz's, 
And  sailed  thro  bloody  seas  ? 
I  * 


10i   THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE. 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 

Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 
Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace  I 
To  help  me  on  to  God  I 

4  Sure  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign  ; 

Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 
I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 

Shall  conquer,  tho  they  die  ; 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 

And  seize  it  with  their  eye. 

6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise, 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory,  thro  the  skies, 
The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

HYMN  120.    L.  M. 

1  TT'VE  listed  in  the  holy  war, 

JL    Content  to  suffer  soldier's  fare  ; 
The  banner  over  me  is  love, 
I  draw  my  rations  from  above. 

2  I've  fought  thro  many  a  battle  sore, 
And  I  must  fight  thro  many  more  ; 

I'll  take  my  breastplate.sword  and  shield, 
And  boldly  march  into  the  field. 

3  The  world,  the  flesh,  and  Satan  too, 
Unite  and  try  what  they  can  do  ; 
On  thee,  O  Lord,  I  humbly  call, 
Uphold  me,  Lord,  or  I  shall  fall. 

4>  I've  listed,  and  I  mean  to  fight 
Till  all  my  foes  are  put  to  flight, 
And  when  Uie  victory  I  have  won, 
I'll  give  the  praise  to  God  alone. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE.    105 
Come,  fellow  christians,  join  with  me, 
Come,  face  the  foe,  and  never  flee ; 
The  heavenly  battle  is  begun, 
Come,  take  the  field,  and  win  the  crown, 
With  listing  orders  I  am  come, 
Come  rich,  come  poor,  come  old  &  young; 
The  bounty-money  now  is  given, 
And  glorious  crowns  laid  up  in  heaven, 

Our  Captain  General's  gone  before, 
And  you  may  draw  from  grace's  store ; 
But  if  you  will  not  list  and  fight, 
You'll  sink  into  eternal  night. 

HYMN  121.     L.  M. 

1  "\/f*Y  Captain  sounds  the  alarm  of  war; 
Jl.tJ_     "  Awake  !  the  powers  of  hell  are 

near ; 
"  To  arms  !  to  arms  !"  I  hear  him  cry, 
'"Tis  yours  to  conquer  or  to  die." 

2  Roused  by  the  animating  sound, 
I  cast  my  eager  eyes  around, 
Make  haste  to  gird  my  armor  on,  - 
And  bid  each  trembling  fear  begone, 

3  Hope  is  my  helmet,  faith  my  shield, 
Thy  word,  my  God,  the  sword  I  wield, 
With,  sacred  truth  my  loins  are  girt, 
And  holy  zeal  inspires  my  heart. 

Thus  armed,  I  venture  on  the  fight, 
Resolved  to  put  my  foes  to  flight ; 
While  Jesus  kindly  deigns  to  spread 
His  conquering  banner  o'er  my  head, 

5  In  him  I  hope,  in  him  I  trust, 
His  bleeding-  cross  is  all  my  boast ; 
Thro  troops  of  foes  he'll  lead  me  on 
To  victory,  and  the  victor's  crown. 
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106    THE    CHRISTIAN   WARFARE* 
HYMN  122. 

1  f\  WHEN  shall  I  see  Jesus, 
\J     And  reign  with  him  above  ? 
And  drink  the  flowing1  fountain 

Of  everlasting  love  ? 
When  shall  I  be  delivered 

From  this  vain  world  of  sin, 
And  with  my  blessed  Jesus, 

Drink  endless  pleasures  in  ? 

2  But  now  I  am  a  soldier, 

My  Captain's  gone  before  ; 
He  gave  to  me  my  orders, 

And  bid  me  not  to  fear  : 
And  if  I  hold  out  faithful, 

A  crown  of  life  he'll  give, 
And  all  his  valiant  soldiers 

Eternal  life  shall  have. 

3  Thro  grace,  I  am  determined 

To  conquer,  tho  I  die ; 
And  then  away  to  Jesus, 

On  wings  of  love  I'll  fly. 
Farewell  to  sin  and  sorrow, 

1  bid  you  all  adieu  ; 
And  you,  my  friends,  prove  faithful, 

And  on  your  way  pursue. 

4  And  if  you  meet  with  trials 

And  troubles  on  the  way, 
Cast  all  your  cares  on  Jesus, 

And  don't  forget  to  pray  ; 
Gird  on  the  gospel  armor 

Of  faith,  and  hope,  and  love, 
And  when  the  warfare's  ended, 

You'll  reign  with  him  above. 

5  0  do  not  be  discouraged, 

For  Jesus  is  your  friend, 


THE    CHRISTIAN  WARFARE-.    10- 
And  if  you  lack  for  knowledge, 

He'll  not  refuse  to  lend  ; 
Nor  will  he  yet  upbraid  you, 

Tho  often  you  request, 
He'll  give  you  grace  to  conquer, 

And  take  you  home  to  rest. 


HYMN  123. 

CHRIST  is  set  on  Zion's  hill, 
Hereceiveth  sinners  still : 
Who  will  serve  this  blessed  King  ? 
Come,  enlist,  and  with  me  sing. 
I,  his  soldier,  sure  shall  be 
Happy  in  eternity.  . 

2  I,  by  faith  enlisted  am 

In  the  service  of  the  Lamb  ; 
Present  pay  I  now  receive, 
Future  happiness  he'll  give ; 
I,  his  soldier,  &c. 

3  Zion's  King  my  captain  is, 
Conquest  I  shall  never  miss  ; 
Let  the  fiends  of  hell  engage, 
Fret  and  foam,  and  roar  and  rage, 

I,  his  soldier,  &c. 

4  Let  the  world  their  forces  join, 
With  the  fiends  of  hell  combine ; 
Greater  is  my  King  than  they, 
Thro  him  I  shall  win  the  day  ; 

I,  his  soldier,  &c. 

5  Wicked  men  I  scorn  to  fear, 
Tho  they  persecute  me  here  ; 
True,  they  may  the  body  kill, 
But  my  King's  on  Zion"s  hill  s 

I,  his  soldier,  &c. 


iOS    THE    CHttlSTitfN   WARFARE. 

6  What  a  Captain  I  have  got, 
Is  not  mine  a  happy  lot  ? 

Hear,  ye  worldlings,  hear  my  song, 
This  the  language  of  my  tongue, 
I,  his  soldier,  &c. 

7  When  this  life's  short  space  is  o'er, 
I  shall  live  to  die  no  more  ; 
Therefore  will  I  take  the  sword, 
Fight  for  Jesus  Christ  my  Lord. 

I,  his  soldier,  &c. 

8  Come,  dear  sinners,  come  enlist, 
'Tis  the  voice  of  Jesus  Christ; 
Whosoever  will,  may  come, 
Jesus  Christ  refuses  none. 

I,  his  soldier,  8cc. 

9  Jesus  is  my  captain's  name, 
Now,  as  yesterday,  the  same  ; 
This  you  surely  may  believe, 
All  who  come  he  will  receive. 

I,  his  soldier,  8tc. 

10  Be  persuaded,  do  obey  ; 

All  your  sins  he'll  wash  away  : 
Now  in  Jesus'  name  believe, 
Future  happiness  he'll  give. 

I,  his  soldier,  sure  shall  be 

Happy  in  eternity. 

HYMN  124. 

1  npHERE  is  a  land  of  pleasure, 

1     Where  peace  and  joy  forever. roll 
'Tis  there  I  have  my  treasure, 
And  there  I  long  to  rest  my  soul : 
Thick  darkness  dwelt  around  me, 
With  scarcely  once  a  cheering  ray ; 
But  sine©  my  Saviour's  found  me, 
A  lamp  has  shone  along  my  way. 


THE    CHRISTIAN    WARFARE.    109 

2  My  way's  beset  with  danger, 
But  'tis  the  path  that  leads  to  God,'' 
And  like  a  valiant  soldier 

|    I'll  march  along  the  heavenly  road  : 

i    Now  I  will  gird  my  sword  on, 

J    My  breastplate,helmet,  and  my  shield, 
And  fight  the  host  of  Satan, 
Until  I  gain  the  heavenly  field. 

i  I'm  on  my  way  to  Canaan, 
Still  guided  by  my  Saviour's  hand  •, 

0  come  along,  dear  sinner, 

And  view  Immanuei's  happy  land  : 
To  all  that  stay  behind  me, 

1  bid  a  long,  a  long  farewell ; 
O  come,  or  you'll  repeat  it, 

When  you  shall  reach  the  gates  of  hell. 
i  The  vale  of  tears  surrounds  me, 
And  Jordan's  current  rolls  before  ; 
Why  should  I  fear  or  tremble 
To  hear  the  dismal  waters  roar  ? 
His  hand  will  then  supuort  me 
And  keep  my  soul  from  sinking  there, 
From  sinking  down  to  darkness, 
Into  the  regions  of  despair. 

5  This  stream  shall  not  affright  me, 
Altho  'tis  deeper  than  the  grave  ; 
If  Jesus  stands  besides  me, 

I'll  smoothly  ride  o'er  Jordan's  wave, 
His  word  has  calmed  the  ocean, 
His  lamp  has  cheered  the  gloomy  vale, 
O  may  this  friend  be  with  me 
When  thro  the  gates  of  death  I  sail, 

6  Then  come,  thou  king  of  terrors, 
And  with  thy  dagger  lay  me  low ; 
I'll  sooner  reach  those  mansions 
Where  everlasting  pleasures  flow. 


iiO    THE    CHRISTIAN   "WARFARE. 

O  christians,  I  must  leave  you, 
No  more  to  join  your  social  band ; 
No  more  to  stand  beside  you, 
Till  at  the  judgment  bar  we  stand. 
7  Soon  the  archangel's  trumpet 

Shall  shake  the  globe  from  pole  to  pole, 

And  all  the  wheels  of  nature 

Shall  in  a  moment  cease  to  roll ; 

Then  we  shall  see  our  Jesus, 

With  shining  ranks  of  angels,  come 

To  execute  his  vengeance, 

And  take  his  ransomed  children  home. 


T 


HYMN  125. 

HE  wondrous  love  of  Jesus, 

From  doubts  and  fears  he  frees  us 
AVith  pitying  eyes  he  sees  us 

A  toiling  here  below  ; 
Thro  tribulai  w  »  driven, 
\ve  make  our  way  to  heaven; 
By  consolation  given, 

Rejoicing  on  we  go. 
Companions  now  distressed, 
By  Satan  sore  oppressed, 
Cheer  up,  you'll  be  delivered, 

Your  Captain  is  at  hand ; 
In  every  trying  hour 
HeM  save  you  by  his  power, 
And  bring  you  safe  to  heaven 

To  dnaun's  happy  land. 
O !  yonder  is  the  glory  ! 
It  is  but  just  before  you, 
And  there  we'll  tell  the  story 

Of  Christ's  redeeming  loves 


THE    CHRISTIAN   WARFARE.    Ill 
And  there  we  shall  forever 
Drink  of  the  flowing  river, 
Forever  and  forever 

Surround  the  throne  above. 
-  All  in  the  blooming  garden 
Of  Eden,  gained  by  pardon; 
Bevond  the  floods  of  Jordan 

We'll  praise  the  great  I  AM  ; 
And  sing  the  song  of  Moses, 
While  Jesus  Christ  composes 
The  song  that  never  closes. 

Sing  praises  to  the  Lamb. 

HYMN  126. 

MY  loving  fellow  travellers, 
Who  are  for  Canaan  bound, 
Let's  raise  a  song  for  Jesus, 

Make  hills  and  vallies  sound  ; 
Tho  troubles  do  beset  us 

While  in  this  barren  place, 
Yet  Jesus  will  be  with  us, 

And  keep  us  by  his  grace. 
2  Infernal  spirits  tempt  us, 

Our  souls  they  would  beguile  ; 
And  worldlings  persecute  us, 

At  us  they  mock  and  smile  ; 
The  world  would  fain  allure  us 

And  bring  us  into  thrall, 
Yet  glory  be  to  Jesus, 

Thro  him  we'll  conquer  all. 
>  Since  we  are  so  surrounded, 

Our  numbers  seem  but  few* 
Let  us  unite  the  closer, 

To  Jesus  still  prove  true  $ 
The  wolf  can  never  harm  us, 

While  iivour  Shepherd's  care, 


1L2    THE    CHRISTIAN   WARFARE. 
But  if  we  once  be  parted, 
The  wolf  will  rend  and  tear. 

4  By  love  unto  our  Jesus 

And  to  our  brethren  dear, 
We'll  strengthen  one  another 

And  feel  tach  other's  care, 
Press  forward  on  our  journey, 

Keep  Zion  still  in  view, 
In  spite  of  all  opposers 

The  Lord  will  bring-  us  thro. 

5  The  faithful  do  experience, 

And  that  from  day  to  day, 
That  Jesus  is  sufficient 

For  all  that  watcli  and  pray  ; 
Ye  faithful  pilgrims,  trust  him, 

He'll  keep  you  to  the  end  ; 
Tho  men  and  devils  tempt  you, 

Still  Jesus  is  your  friend. 

6  Jesus  beholds  from  heaven, 

Your  labor  and  your  pain  ; 
Press  on,  ye  valiant  soldiers, 

The  crown  you  soon  shall  gain. 
Jesus  is  now  in  glory, 

His  soldiers  there  shall  meet, 
We  shall  know  one  another, 

Our  joys  shall  be  complete. 

7  Our  warfare's  nearer  over 

Than  when  we  last  did  meet ; 
Who  next  shall  leave  the  army, 

To  walk  the  golden  street  ? 
No  matter  which,  my  brethren, 

If  Jesus  give  the  call, 
If  I'm  the  next  poor  pilgrim, 

With  Christ  I'll  leave  you  all. 

8  Let's  join  to  sing  his  praises, 

Lest  we  should  meet  no  more, 


0NT    WASHING    FEET.  113 

Till  Jesus  lands  his  army, 

On  Canaan's  happy  shore  : 
Sing-  glory  hallelujah, 

Sweet  Jesus,  quickly  come, 
Prepare  us  for  thy  glory, 

And  take  thy  servants  home.     - 


OJY  WASHING  FEET. 

HYMN  127.     C.  M. 
John  xiii,  2,  4,  5,  6 17. 

1  "|1|7HEN  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below, 

?  ?     He  taught  his  people  what  to  do ; 
And  if  we  would  his  precepts  keep, 
We  must  descend  to  washing  feet. 

2  For  on  that  night  he  was  betrayed, 
He  for  us  all  a  pattern  laid  ; 

Soon  as  his  supper  he  did  eat, 

He  rose  and  washed  his  brethren's  feet, 

3  The  Lord  who  made  the  earth  and  sky, 
Arose  and  laid  his  garment  by  ; 

And  washed  their  feet,  to  show  that  we 
Should  always  kind  and  humble  be. 

i  He  washed  them  all,  to  make  them  cleana 
But  Judas  still  was  full  of  sin  ; 
May  none  of  us,  like  Judas,  sell 
The  Lord  for  gold,  and  go  to  hell. 
Peter  said  *'  Lord,  it  shall  not  be, 
"  Thou  shalt  not  stoop  to  washing  mei" 
O  that  no  christian  here  may^say 
I'm  too  unworthy  w  obey. 

"  You  call  me  Lord,  and  Master  too, 
"Then  do  as  I  have  done  to  you  ; 
"  All  my  commands  and  counsels  keep, 
"  And  show  your  love,  by  washing  feet. 
K 


ill  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

7  "  Ye  shall  be  happy,  if  ye  know 

"  And  do  these  things,  by  faith,  below ; 
"  And  I'll  protect  you  till  you  die, 
"  And  then  remove  you  up  on  high." 

LOVE  AjXB  UNION. 
HYMN  128. 

1  T7IRGM  whence  doth  this  union  arise, 
_I?  That  hatred  is  conquered  by  love 
It  fastens  our  souls  in  such  ties 

That  nature  and  time  can't  remove  ; 

It  cannot  in  Eden  be  found, 

Nor  yet  in  a  paradise  lost, 

It  grows  on  Immanuel's  ground, 

And  Jesus'  dear  blood  it  has  cost. 

2  My  friends  are  indeed  to  me  dear, 
Our  hearts  are  united  in  love, 
Where  Christ  is,  we  soon  shall  appear, 
In  yonder  blest  mansion  above  : 

O  why  so  unwilling-  to  part, 
Since  there  we  shall  all  meet  again  ? 
Engraved  en  Immanuel's  heart, 
At  a  distance  we  cannot  remain. 

S  And  when  we  shall  sec  that  bright  day, 
United  with  angels  above, 
No  longer  confined  to  our  clay, 
Overwhelmed  in  the  ocean  of  love, 
O  then  with  our  Jesus  we'll  reign, 
And  all  his  bright  glories  shall  see, 
And  sing  Alleluia,  amen, 
Amen,  even  so  let  it  be. 

HYMN  129.     Ezekiel  xlvn. 

1  PilHE  Lord  is  the  fountain  of  goodnes 
i  and  love,  [above 

Thro  Eden  once  flowing  in  streams  froi 


LOVE  And   union.  115 

Refreshed  every  moment  the  first  happy 

pair,  [despair. 

'Till  sin  stopt  the  torrent  and  brought  in 

2  0  wretched  condition  !  what  anguish  and 

pain  !  [obtain  ; 

They  ihirst  for  the  fountain,  buc  cannot 
To  sin's  bitter  waters  they  fly  for  relief, 
They  drink,  but  the  draught  still  increa- 
ses their  grief. 

3  Glad  tidings,  glad  tidings  !  no  more  we 

complain, 
Oar  Jesus  has  opened  this  fountain  again; 
Now  mingled  with  mercy,  enriched  with 

free  grace,  [race. 

From  Zron  'tis  flowing  on  all   the  lost 

I  How  happy  the  prophet,  how  pleasant  his 

road,  [of  God  ? 

When  led  down  the  stream  by  tiie  angel 
Tho  shallow  at  first,  yet  he  found  it  at 

last  [passed. 

A  river  so  boundless   it   could  not    be 

>  Come  sinner,  poor  sinner,  tis    boundless 

and  free,  [fortnee; 

Your  welcome,  take  freely,  'twas  opened 
The  Spirit  invites  you,  the  bride  calls 

you  too,  [welcome  with  you. 

Come,  call  all  your  neighbors,   they  're 
Come   all   ve  dead  sinners,  here  life  you. 

will  find;  [blind; 

Come  ai)  ye  poor  beggars,  ye  halt  and  ye 
This  water  has  virtue  to   heal  all  com- 

plaints,  [the  saints, 

Come  drink,   ye  diseased,  8c rejoice  with 
Say  not  "  I'm  a  sinner",  and  must  not  par- 

take,"  [take; 

For  this  very  reason,   the  Lord  bids  jyW 
k  2 


116  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

Say  not  "  too  un worth j-, the  vilest  of  all;" 
For  such,  not  the  righteous,  the  Lord 
came  to  call. 

8  Make  not  your  complaints  an  excuse  to 

delay,  [away  ; 

Let  not  your  transgressions  affright  you 
The  worse  your  condition,  the  welcomer 

here ;   "  [fear. 

Come,  come  on  dear  sinner,and  cast  away 

9  Come  christians,let's  venture  alone:  down 

the  stream,  [swim; 

The  shallows  are  pleasant,  but  O  let  us 
Let's  bathe  in  the  ocean  of  infinite  love, 
And  wash  &.  be  pure  as  the  angels  above. 

10  Too  long  have  we  dreaded  to  launch  the 

great  deep,  [to  keep; 

And  loved  near  the  threshhold  of  Zion 
But  Jesus  now  calls  us  ;  arise,  let  us  go, 
O  glory  transporting — 'tis  heaven  below 

HYMN  130. 

1  PH^HE  gloomy  night  of  sadness, 

JL      Begins  to  flee  away, 
The  refining  streaks  of  morning, 

Proclaim  the  rising  day  ; 
That  welcome  day  of  promise 

When  Christ  shall  claim  his  right, 
And  on  the  world  in  darkness 

Pour  forth  a  flood  of  light. 

2  Now  truth  unveiled,  is  shining 

With  beams  cf  sacred  light, 
The  mourning  pilgrims  wonder, 

And  leave  the  paths  of  night, 
Their  glowing  hearts  in  rapture 

All  filled  with  joy  divine, 
Burst  forth  in  shouting  glory, 

And  like  their  Master  shine. 


LOVE    AND    UNION.  1 17 

Now  love  unites  the  children, 

And  tears  away  the  bars  ; 
They  lay  aside  their  weapons, 

And  cease  from  strife  and  wars  ; 
All  with  united  voices, 

All  join  with  one  accord, 
Ascribing  free  salvation 

And  glory  to  the  Lord. 

The  beams  of  truth  revealed, 

Pervade  the  sinners'  heart, 
Aghast  they  fall  and  tremble, 

As  pierced  thro  with  a  dart ; 
Their  earnest  cries  for  mercy 

Sound  thro  the  parting  skies, 
The  gracious  Saviour  hears  them, 

And  smiling  bids  them  rise. 

Now  Satan  roars  with  anguish, 

His  servants  quake  with  fear, 
His  boasted  kingdom  totters, 

It's  fall  we  soon  shall  hear  ; 
Go  on,  victorious  Saviour, 

Go  on,  Almighty  King, 
O  chain  the  woful  Dragon, 

And  cause  the  world  to  sing, 

Come,  lets's  beg'in  the  anthems, 

And  join  the  choir  above 
To  praise  our  blessed  Jesus, 

And  bless  the  God  we  love. 
All  glory,  glory,  giory, 

Salvation  to  our  God, 
Hosanna  to  our  Jesus, 

Who  washed  us  in  his  blood. 
7  The  courts  of  heaven  are  ringing 

With  songs  of  highest  strains, 
And  ceaseless  praise  is  rolling 

Along  the  flo'.very  plains  j 
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US  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

O  could  we  rise  triumphant, 

And  join  with  those  above 
To  shout  and.  sing-  forever, 

Free  grace  and  dying  love. 
8  There  sits  our  smiling  Jesus, 

In  light  and  glory  crowned  j 
There  gazing  hosts"  adore  him, 

In  blazing  circles  round. 
Come  quickly,  come  Lord  Jesus, 

Come  quickly,  come  Lord,  come, 
O  fetch  our  longing  spirits 

To  our  eternai  home. 


HYMN  131.     L.  M. 

1  T»  EHOLD  the  love,  the  grace  of  God, 
JLp  Displayed  in  Jesus'  precious  blood  ; 
My  soul's  on  fire,  it  pants  to  prove 
The  fulness  of  redeeming  love. 

2  Our  God  is  love — O,  leap  my  soul, 
Let  warm  hosannas  gently  roll  ; 
Love  gave  his  Son  to  save  our  race, 
And  Jesus  died  thro  sovereign  grace. 

5  What  love  has  done,  sing  earth  around, 
Angels,  prolong  th'  eternal  sound  ; 
Lo,  Jesus  bleeding  on  the  tree  ! 
There,  theie  the  love  of  God  1  see. 

4  I  look,  I  gaze,  my  rebel  heart 
Feels  its  own  hardness  soon  depart ; 
Repenting  tears  begin  to  roll, 

And  love  in  streams  flows  thro  my  soul. 

5  The  cross  I  view — O  wondrous  love  ! 
My  sins  expire — roy  fears  remove  ; 
My  native  enmity  is  slain, 

I'm  reconciled — I'm  bom  t.gain. 


LOVE    AND    UNION.  119 

6  T»y  faith  in  Jesus's  bloody  cross 
The  Devil's  kingdom  suffers  loss  ; 
Crouds,  on  the  way  from  sin,  to  God, 
Have  overcome  thro  Jesus'  blood. 

7  O!  that  the  world  would  turn  their  eyes 
And  view  this  bleeding  sacrifice  ; 
Almighty  love,  therein  displayed, 
Would  bruise  &  crush  the  serpent's  head. 

8  O  !  how  I  long  to  see  the  hour 

When  sin  &  death  shall  lose  their  power; 
When  all  the  world,both  great  and  small, 
Shall  own  the  sovereign  Lord  of  all ! 

9  Thou  bleeding  Lamb,  thou  mighty  God, 
O  spread  thy  conquest  far  abroad ; 

Thy  kingdom  come,  exalt  th}'  fame, 
Let  every  knee  bow  to  thy  name. 

10  Shout,  Christians,  shout,  the  Lord  is 

come, 
Prepare,  prepare  to  make  him  room  ; 
On  earth  he  reigns,  we  feel  him  near, 
The  signs  of  glory  now  appear. 

HYMN  132.    CM. 

1  YNFINITE,  unexhausted  love  ! 
A         Jesus  and  love  are  one  ; 
If  still  to  me  thy  bowels  move, 

They  are  restrained  to  none. 

2  What  shall  I  do,  my  God  to  love  ? 

My  loving  God  to  praise; 
The  length, &  breadth,  &  height  to  prove, 
And  depth  of  sovereign  grace  ? 

3  Thy  sovereign  grace  to  all  extends, 

Immense  and  unconfined  ; 
From  age  to  age  it  never  ends, 
It  reaches  all  mankind. 


120  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

4  Throughout    the  world  its   breadth  is 

Wide  as  infinity  ;  [known. 

So  wide  it  never  passed  by  one, 
Or  it  had  passed  by  me. 

5  My  trespass  was  grown  up  to  heaven, 

But  far  above  the  skies  ; 
In  Christ  abundantly  forgiven, 
I  see  thy  mercies  rise. 

6  The  depth  of  all-redeeming  love 

What  angel  tongue  can  tell  ? 
O  may  I  to  the  utmost  prove 
The  gift  unspeakable. 

7  Come,  quickly,  gracious  Lord,  and  take 

Possession  of  thine  own  ; 
My  longing  heart  vouchsafe  to  make 
Thine  everlasting  throne. 

8  Assert  thy  claim,  maintain  thy  right, 

Come  quickly  from  above, 
And  sink  me  to  perfection's  height, 
The  depth  of  humble  love. 

HYMN  133. 

1  A  LL  glory  to  God  in  the  sky, 

Xs_     And  peace  upon  earth  be  restored, 
O  Jesus,  exalted  on  high, 
Appear  our  omnipotent  Lord  ; 
Who,  meanly  in  Bethlehem  born, 
Didst  stoop  to  redeem  a  lost  race  ; 
Once  more  to  thy  creatures  return, 
And  reign  in  thy  kingdom  of  grace. 

2  When  thou  in  our  flesh  didst  appear, 
All  nature  acknowledged  thy  birth  ; 
Arose  the  acceptable  year. 
And  heaven  was  opened  on  earth  : 


LOV>:    AND    UNION.  tM 

The  shepherds  were  warned  from  above, 
A  Saviour  was  bora  to  oar  race, 
The  giver  of  concord  and  love, 
The  prince  and  the  author  of  peace. 

3  O  wouldst  thou  again  be  made  kno\VR3 
Again  in  thy  Spirit  descend, 

And  set  up  in  each  of  thine  own, 
A  kingdom  that  never  shall  end  ; 
Thou  only  art  able  to  bless, 
And  make  the  glad  nations  obey, 
And  bid  the  dire  enmity  cease, 
And  bow  the  whole  world  to  thy  sway, 

4  Come  then  to  thy  servants  again, 
Who  long  thy  appearing  to  know  ) 
Thy  quiet  and  peaceable  reign, 

In  mercy  establish  below  ; 
All  sorrow  before  thee  shall  fly, 
And  anger  and  hatred  be  o'er, 
And  envy  and  malice  shall  die, 
And  discord  afflict  us  no  more. 
No  painful  commotions  or  war, 
Shall  break  our  eternal  repose  ; 
No  sound  of  the  trumpet  is  there, 
Where  Jesus's  Spirit  o'erfiows  ; 
Appeased  by  the  charms  of  thy  grace, 
We  all  shall  in  amity  join  ; 
And  kindly  each  other  embrace, 
And  love  with  a  passion  like  thine* 

HYMN  131. 

IOVE  divine,  all  loves  excelling, 
4     Joy  of  heaven,  to  earth  come  d<v  >rn, 
Fix  us  in  thy  humble  dwelling, 

All  thy  faithful  mercies  crown  ; 
Jesus,  thou  art  all  compassion, 
Pure  unbounded  lore  thou  art, 


122  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

Visit  us  with  thy  salvation, 
Entei>every  trembling*  heart. 

2  Breathe,  O  breathe  thy  loving1  spirit 

Into  every  troubled  breast, 
Let  us  all  in  thee  inherit, 

Let  us  find  thy  promised  rest ; 
Take  away  our  love  of  sinning, 

Alpha  ^nd  Omega  be, 
End  of  faith,  as  its  beginning, 

Set  our  hearts  at  liberty. 

3  Come,  almighty  to  deliver, 

Let  us  now  thy  life  receive  ; 
Suddenly  return,  and  never, 

Never  more  thy  temples  leave  ; 
Thee  we  would  be  always  blessing, 

Serve  thee  as  thy  host  above  ; 
Pray,  and  praise  thee  without  ceasing. 

Glory  in  thy  perfect  love. 

4  Finish  now  thy  new  creation, 

Pure  and  spotless  let  us  be  ; 
Let  us  see  the  great  salvation 

Perfectly  restored  in  thee  ; 
Changed  from  glory  into  glory, 

Till  in  heaven  we  take  our  place, 
Till  we  cast  our  crowns  before  thee, 

Lost  in  wonder,  love  and  praise. 

HYMN  135.    S.  M. 

1  T  ET  party  names  no  more 
JLi    The  Christian  world  o'er  spread 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 

Are  one  in  Christ  their  head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 

Let  mutual  love  be  found  : 
Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance* 
With  mutual  blessings  crowned. 


LOVE    AND    UNION.  123 

5  Let  discord,  child  of  hell, 
Be  banished  far  away ; 
Those    should    in    strictest    friendship 
Who  the  same  Lord  obey.  [dwell, 

4  Thus  will  the  church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 
Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

HYMN  136.    C.  M. 

1  I^UR  souls  by  lote  together  knit, 
\y     Cemented,  mixed  in  one  $ 
One  hope,  one  heart,  one  mind,  one  voice^ 

' Tis  heaven  on  earth  begun  :   . 
Our    hearts   have  burned    while  Jesus 

And  glowed  with  sacred  fire,     [spDke, 
He  stopped,  &  talked,  and  fed,  &  blessed, 

And  filled  th'  enlarged  desire. 

I  We're  soldiers  fighting  for  our  God, 
Let  trembling  cowards  fly  ; 
We'll  stand  unshaken,  firm  and  fixed, 

With  Christ  to  live  and  die  ; 
Let  devils  rage  and  hell  assail, 
We'll  cut  our  passage  thro, 
Let  foes  unite,  and  friends  desert, 
We'll  seize  the  crown  our  due. 
5  The  little  cloud  increases  still, 
The  heavens  are  big  with  rain ; 
We  haste  to  catch  the  teeming  shower, 

And  Wash  away  our  stain  : 
A  rill,  a  stream,  a  torrent  fivers, 

But  pour  a  mighty  flood  ; 
•  sweep  the  nations,,  shake  the  earth, 
Till  all  proclaim  thee  God. 
L  And  when  thou  naakest  thy  jewels  up. 
And  settest  thy  starry  crown, 
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i2h  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

"When  all  thy  sparkling  gems  shall  shine 
Proclaimed  by  thee  thy  own  ; 

May  we,  we  little  bend  of  love, 
We  sinners  saved  by  grace, 

From  glory  into  glory  changed, 
13thold  thee  face  to  face. 

HYMN  137. 

TELl^  me  no  more 

Of  this  world's  vain  store, 

The  time  for  such  trifles  with  me  now  v 

A  country  I've  found  [o'er 

Where  true  joys  abound,     [ground 

To  dwell  I'm  determined,  on  that  happ\ 

The  souls  that  believe, 

In  paradise  live, 
And  me  in  that  number  will  Jesus  receive 

My  soul  don't  delay, 

He  calls  thee  away,  [(lay 

Rise,follovv  thySaviouvyand  bless  the  gla<. 

No  mortal  doth  know 

What  he  can  bestow,  [him,  go 

What  lightjstrength  &  comfort — go  aftei 

Lo,  onward  I  move 

To  a  country  above,         [will  prove 
None  guesses  how  wondrous  my  jounvs} 

Great  spoils  I  shall  win, 

From  death,  hell  and  sin,     [within 
Midst   outward  afflictions,  1  feel  Christ 

And  when  I'm  to  die, 

Receive  me,  I'll  cry,  [why 

For  Jesus   has  loved  me,   I  cannot  tell 

But  this  I  do  find, 
We  two  are  so  joined, 
Jle'll  no;  live  in  glory  and  leave  me  be 
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LOVE    AND    UNION.  125 

So  this  is  the  race 

I'm  running,  thro  grace,  [face. 

Henceforth  till  admitted  t$  see  my  Lord's 

And  now  I'm  in  care, 
My  neighbors  may  share 
These  blessings,  to  seek  them  will  none 
of  you  dare  ? 

In  bondage,  O  why, 
And  death,  will  you  lie  ? 
When  one  here  assures  you  free  grace  is 
so  nigh  ? 

HYMN  138. 

COME,  my  Christian  friends  &  breth- 
Bound  for  Canaan's  happy  iand,[ren<, 
Come,  unite  and  walk  together, 

Christ  our  leader  gives  command. 
'  Lay  aside  your  party  spirit, 

Wound  your  Christian  friends  no  more, 
All  the  name  of  Christ  inherit, 
Zion's  peace  again  restore. 

We'll  not  bind  our  brother's  conscience, 

This  to  God  alone  is  free, 
Nor  contend  with  one  another, 

Bat  in  Christ  united  be  : 
Here's  the  Word,  the  grand  criterion, 

This  shall  all  our  doctrines  prove, 
Christ  the  centre  of  our  union, 

And  the  bond  is  Christian  love. 
Here  my  hand,  my  heart,  my  spirit, 

Now  in  fellowship  I  give," 
I  Now  we'll  love  and  peace  inherit, 

Show  the  world  how  Christians  live ; 
\  We  are  one  in  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Here  is  neither  bond  nor  free, 
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125  IOVE    AND    UNIOJT. 

Christ  is  all  in  all  forever, 
In  his  name  we  all  agree. 

4  Now  we'll  preach  and  pray  together, 

Praise,give  thanks,and  shout  and  sing  j 
Now  we'll  strengthen  one  another, 

And  adore  our  heavenly  king  ; 
Now  we'll  join  in  sweet  communion, 

Round  the  table  of  our  Lord  ; 
Lord,  confirm  our  Christian  union, 

By  thy  Spirit  and  thy  word. 

5  Now  the  world  will  be  constrained 

To  believe  in  Christ  our  King ; 
Thousands,  millions  be  converted, 

Round  the  earth  his  praises  ring ; 
Blessed  day  !  O  joyful  hour  ! 

Praise  the  Lord — his  name  we  bless  ; 
Send  thy  kingdom,  Lord,  with  power, 

Fill  the  world  with  righteousness. 

HYMN  139. 

1  /~k  LOVE  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art 
\J  When  shall  I  find  my  longing  hear 

All  taken  up  with  thee? 
I  thirst,  I  faint,  I  pant  to  prove 
The  greatness  of  redeeming  love, 

The  love  of  Christ  to  me. 

2  Stronger  is  love  than  death  or  hell, 
Its  riches  are  unsearchable ; 

The  first  born  sons  of  light 
Desire  in  vain  its  depths  to  see, 
They  cannot  reach  the  mystery, 

The  length,  and  breadth,  and  height. 

3  God  only  knows  the  love  of  God  ; 
O  that  it  now  were  shed  abroad 

In  this  poor  stony  heart ; 


LOVE    AND    UNION-.  127 

For  love  I  sigh,  for  love  I  pine, 
This  only  portion,  Lord,  be  mine, 
Be  mine  this  better  part. 

0  that  I  could  forever  sit 

With  Mary  at  the  Master's  feet ! 

Be  this  my  happy  choice  ; 
My  only  care,  delight  and  bliss, 
My  joy,  my  heaven  on  earth  be  this, 

To  hear  the  Bridegroom's  voice. 
O  that  I  could,  with  favored  John, 
Recline  my  weary  head  upon 

The  dear  Redeemer's  breast; 
From  care  and  sin  and  sorrow  free, 
Give  me,  O  Lord,  to  find  in  thee 

My  everlasting  rest. 

HYMN  140. 

1  Tj  EJOICE,  O  earth,  the  Lord  is  king, 
JL%   To  him  your  humble  tribute  bring",. 
Let  Jacob  rise,  and  Zion  sing, 

And  all  the  world  with  praises  ring, 
And  give  to  Jesiis  glory. 

2  O  may  the  saints,  of  every  name, 
Unite  to  serve  the  bleeding  Lamb  ; 
May  jars  and  discords  cease  to  flame, 
And  all  the  Saviour's  love  proclaim, 

And  give  to  Jesus  glory. 

3  I  long  to  see  the  Christians  join, 
In  union  sweet,  and  love  divine. 
And  glory  thro  the  churches  shine, 
And  Gentiles  crouding  to  the  sign, 

To  give  to  Jesus  glory.   - 

4  O  may  the  distant  lands  rejoice, 

-And  mourners   hear   the  Bridegroom's 
voice,  [ploys* 

While  praise  their  happy  tongues  em= 
L  4 


128  LOVE    AND    UNION. 

And  all  obtain  immortal  joys, 
And  give  to  Jesus  glory. 

5  Come  parents,  children,  bond  and  free, 
Come,  will  you  go  to  heaven  with  me, 
That  glorious  land  of  liberty, 

And  shout  in  bliss  eternally, 
And  give  to  Jesus  glory. 

6  My  soul  grows  happy  while  I  sing, 
1  feel  that  I  am  on  the  wing, 

J'll  shout  salvation  to  my  King, 
Till  I  to  heaven  my  trophies  bring 

And  give  to  Jesus  glary. 
y  Those  beauteous  fields  of  living  green, 
Thro  faith  my  joyful  eyes  have  seen, 
Tho  Jordan's  billows  roll  between, 
We  soon  shall  cross  the  narrow  stream, 

And  give  to  Jesus  glory.        , 

8  A  few  more  days  of  pain  and  woe, 
A  few  more  suffering  scenes  below, 
And  then  to  glory  we  shall  go, 
Where  everlasting  pleasures  flow, 

And  give  to  Jesus  glory. 

9  Then  we  shall  weep  and  part  no  more, 
When  we  have  met  pn  Canaan's  shore, 
For  Zion's  warfare  now  is  o'er, 

Such  shouts  were  never  heard  before, 
And  there  we'll  give  him  glory. 

10  Then  tears  shall  all  be  wiped  away, 
And  Christians  never  go  astray  ; 
AVhen  we  are  freed  from  cumbrous  clay, 
We'll  praise  the  Lord  in  endless  day, 

And  give  to  Jesus  glory. 


THE    TRAISES    OF    COD.  129 

^THE  r RAISES  OF  GOD. 
HYMN  141.     S.  M. 
TT>  EHOLU,  the  lofty  sky 
_I3     Declares  its  maker  God  ; 
And  all  the  starry  works  on  high 
Proclaim  his  power  ahroad. 

The  darkness  and  the  light 

Still  keep  their  course  the  same  ; 

While  night  to  day,  and  day  to  night, 
Divinely  teach  his  name. 

In  every  different  land, 

Their  general  voice  is  known, 

They  show  the  wonders  of  his  hand, 
And  orders  of"  Ins  throne. 

Ye  Christian  lands  rejoice, 

Here  he  reveals  his  word, 
We  are  not  left  to  nature's  voice, 

To  bid  us  know  the  Lord. 

His  statutes  and  commands 

Are  set  before  our  eyes, 
He  puts  his  gospel  in  our  hands, 

Where  our  salvation  lies. 

His  laws  are  just  and  puro, 

His  truth  without  deceit, 
His  promises^  forever  sure, 

And  his  rewards  are  great.  l 

Not  honey  to  the  taste 

Affords  so  much  delight; 
Nor  gold  that  has  the  furnaqe  passed 

So  much  allures  the  sight' 
\  While  «f  thy  works  I  sing, 

Thy  glory  to  proclaim', 
Accept  the  praise,  my  God,  my  king, 

la  my  Redeemer's  name. 
L  5 


130  THE    PRAISES    OF    GOD. 

HYMN  142.     L.  M. 
1   ^~4F  him  who  did  salvation  bring-, 
Vf     1  could  forever  think  and  sing ; 
Arise,  ye  guilty,  he'll  forgive, 
Arise,  ye  needy,  he'll  relieve. 
Ask  but  his  grace,  and  lo  'tis  given, 
Ask,  and  he  turns  your  hell  to  heaven  ! 
Tho  sin  and  sorrow  wound  my  soul, 
Jesus,  thy  balm  can  make  it  whole. 

3  To  shame  our  sins,  he  blushed  in  blood, 
He  closed  his  eyes,  to  show  us  God ; 
Let  all  the  world  fall  down  and  know, 
That  none  but  God  such  love  can  show. 

4  'Tis  thee  I  love,  for  thee  alone 

I  shed  my  tears,  and  make  my  moan  ; 
"Where'er  I  am,  where'er  1  move, 
I  meet  the  object  of  my  love, 

5  Insatiate,  to  this  spring  I  fly, 
I  drink,  and  yet  am  ever  dry, 

Ah  !  who  against  thy  charms  is  proof, 
Ah  !  who  that  loves  can  love  enough  ? 


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HYMN  143. 
I OME  away  to  the  skies, 
J     My  beloved  arise, 
And  rejoice  in  the  day  thou  wast  born 
On  this  festival  day 
Come  exulting  away, 
And  with  singing  to  Zion  return. 
We  have  laid  up  our  love 
And  our  treasure,  above, 
Tho  our  bodies  continue  below ; 
The  redeemed  of  the  Lord* 
We  remember  bis  word, 
And  with  singing  to  paradise  ge 


THE    PRAISES    OF    GOD.  131 

I  With  singing  we  praise 

The  original  grace, 
By  our  heavenly  Father  bestowed  ; 

Our  being  receive 

From  his  bounty,  and  live 
To  the  honor  and  glory  of  God. 
i  For  thy  glory  we  are 

Created  to  share, 
Both  the  nature  and  kingdom  divine  j 

Created  again, 

That  our  souls  may  remain 
In  time  and  eternity  thine. 

5  With  thanks  we  approve 
The  design  of  thy  love, 

Which  has  joined  us  in  Jesus's  name  ; 

So  united  in  heart 

That  we  never  can  part, 
Till  we  meet  at  the  feast  of  the  Lamb, 

6  There,  there  at  his  feet 
We  shall  suddenly  meet, 

And  be  parted  in  body  no  more  ; 
We  shall  sing  to  our  lyres, 
AVith  the  heavenly  choirs, 

And  our  Saviour  in  glory  adore. 

7  Hallelujah,  we  sing 

To  our  Father  and  King, 
And  his  rapturous  praises  repeat ; 

To  the  Lamb  that  was  slain 

Hallelujah  again 
Sing  all  heaven  and  fall  at  his  feet, 

8  In  assurance  of  hoj»e, '' 
We  to  Jesus  look  up, 

Till  his  banner  unfurled  in  the  air 
From  our  graves  we  shall  see, 
And  cry  out  "  it  is  he," 

And  fly  up  to  acknowledge  him  there; 


132         THE    PRAISES    OF    GOD. 
HYMN  144. 

1  TTOW  happy  are  they 
IJL     Who  the  Saviour  obey, 

And  have  laid  up  their  treasures  above 
Tongue  cannot  express 
The  sweet  comfort  and  peace, 

Of  a  soul  in  its  earliest  love. 

2  That  comfort  was  mine, 
When  the  favor  divine, 

I  first  found  in  the  blood  of  the  Lamb  ; 

When  my  heart  it  believed, 

Wis  at  a  joy  1  received, 
What  a  heaven  in  Jesus's  name. 

3  Twas  a  heaven  below, 
My  Saviour  to  know, 

The  angels  could  do  nothing  more, 
Than  to  fall  at  his  feet, 
A   And  the  story  repeat, 
And  the  lover  of  sinners  adore. 

4  Jesii«r,  all  the  day  long-, 
Was  my  j  oy  and  my  song, 

O  that  all  his  salvation  might  see; 
He  hath  loved  me,  1  cried, 
He  hath  suffered  and  died. 

To  redeem  such  a  rebel  as  me. 

5  On  the  wings  of  his  love, 
I  was  carried  above 

All  sin  and  temptation  and  pain  ; 
1  could  not  believe 
"    That  I  ever  should  grieve, 
That  I  ever  should  suffer  again. 

6  I  rode  on  the  sky, 
Freely  justified  T, 

Nor  envied  Elijah  his  seat : 


THK    FRA1SES    OF    GOD.  133 

•My  soul  mounted  higher, 
In  a  chariot  of  fire, 
And  the  moon  it  was  under  my  feet. 
7  O  !  the  rapturous  height, 

Of  that  holy  delight, 
Which  I  felt  in  the  life-giving  blood  ; 
Of  my  Saviour  possessed, 
I  was  perfectly  blesssed, 
As  if  filled  with  the  fullness  of  God, 

HYMN  145.    C.  M. 

1  T&LUNGED  in  a  gulph  of  dark  despair, 
XT      We  wretched  sinners  lay, 
Without  one  cheerful  beam  of  hope, 

Or  spark  of  glimmering  day. 

2  With  pitying  eyes  the  prince  of  grace., 

Beheld  our  helpless  grief, 
He  saw,  and  (0,amazing  love!) 
He  ran  to  our  relief. 

3  Down  from  the  shining  seats  above, 

With  joyful  haste  he  fled, 
Entered  the  grave,  in   mortal  flesh, 
And  dwelt  among  the  dead. 

4  He  spoiled  the  powers  of  darkness  thus, 

And  broke  our  iron  chains  : 
Jesus  has  freed  our  captive  souls 
From  everlasting  pains. 

5  In  vain  the  bafiled  prince  of  hell 

His  cursed  projects  tries  ; 
We  that  were  doomed  his  endless  slaves^ 
Are  raised  above  the  skies, 

6  0  for  this  love,  let  rocks  and  hills 

Their  lasting  silence  break; 
And  all  harmonious  human  tongues^ 
Their  Saviour';}  praises  speak, 


134  THE    PRAISES    OF    GOD. 

7  Yes,  we  will  praise  thee,  dearest  Lord3 

Our  souls  are  all  on  flame  ; 
Hosanna,  round  the  spacious  earth, 
To  thine  adored  name. 

8  Angels  assist  our  mighty  joys, 

Strike  all  your  harps  of  gold  ; 
But  when  you  raise  your  highest  notes, 
His  love  can  ne'er  be  told. 

HYMN  146.    C.  M. 
ALVATION!  O  the  joyful  sound  I 


s 


Tis  pleasure  to  our  ears, 
A  sovereign  balm  for  every  wound. 

A  cordial  for  our  fears. 
Buried  in  sorrow  and  in  sin, 

At  hell's  dark  door  we  lay  ; 
But  we  arise  by  grace  divine, 

To  see  a  heavenly  day. 

Salvation  !  let  the  echo  fly 

The  spacious  earth  around  ; 
.While  all  the  armies  of  the  sky 
Conspire  to  raise  the  sou;-.d. 

I1YMX  U7.     L  M. 

ti  HILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
J   As  we  journey,  sweetly  sing  ; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 
Y.'e  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  the  fathers  trod  ; 
They  are  nappy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 
1  O  ye  mourning  souls,  be  glad, 
Christ  our  advocate  is  made  ; 
Us  to  save,  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 


THE    TRAISES    OF    GOD.  135 

i  Shout,  ye  little  flock,  and  blest, 
Soon  you'll  enter  into  rest  ; 
There  your  seat  is  now  prepared, 
There  your  kingdom  and  reward. 

5  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  your  land, 
Jesus  Gbrist,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismayed  go  on. 

5  Lord,  obediently  we'll  g"o, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee. 


HYMN  14S.    L.  M. 

1     A  WAKE,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays, 
JljL     And    sing   thy    great   Redeemer's 
He  justly  claims  a  song  from  me, [praise ; 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  free  ! 

He  saw  me  ruined  in  the  fall, 
Yet  loved  me  notwithstanding  all  ; 
He  saved  me  from  my  lost  estate, 
His  loving  kindness,  6  how  great ! 

3  Tho  numerous  hosts  of  mighty  fee?,, 
Tho  earth  and  hell  my  way  oppose  ; 
He  safely  leads  my  soul  along, 

His  loving  kindness,  Q  how  strong  ! 

4  When  trouble  like  a  gloomy  cloud, 

Has  gathered  thick  and  thundered  loud  j 
He  near  my  soul  has  always  ^tood, 
His  loving  kindness,  O  how  good  I 

5  Often  I  feel  my  sinful  heart, 
Prone  from  my  Jesus  to  depart ; 
But  tho  I  have  him  oft  forgot, 
His  loving  kindness  changes  nob 


136  THE    PRAISES  OF  GOO. 

6  Soon  shall  I  pass  the  gloomy  vale, 
Soon  all  my  mortal  powers  must  fail  ; 
Oh  !  may  my  last  expiring'  breath, 
His  loving- kindness  sing-  in  death. 

7  Then  let  me  mount  and  soar  away, 
To  the  bright  world  of  end  less  day  ; 
And  sing-  with  rapture  and  surprise, 
His  loving-  kindness  in  the  skies. 


HYMN  U9. 

4  LMIGHTY  love  inspire 
J\.     My  heart  with  pure  desire. 
Until  the  sacred  fire 

My  soul  does  renew  ; 
I  love  the  blessed  Jesus, 
On  whom  all  heaven  g-u/.es, 
And  symphuny  increases, 
Above  the  etherial  blue, 
O  give  him  glory  ! 
O  give  him  gloi  v  ! 

0  give  him  glory  ! 
For  glory  is  his  own. 

1  will  give  bim  g-lory, 
I  will  give  him  glory, 
I  will  g-ive  him  glory 

For  glory  is  his  own. 

My  tender  hearted  Jesus, 
My  love,  my  soul  amazes, 
"Who  came  from  heaven  to  save  us, 

When  lost  and  undone  ; 
No  a»gel  could  redeem  us, 
No  seraph  could  retrieve  us, 
No  arm  could  relieve  us, 

But  Jesus  alone. 
O  give  him  glory,  &c 


ADOPTION*  137 

3  la  him  I  have  believed, 
He  has  my  soul  retrieved, 
From  sin  he  has  redeemed 

My  spirit  lost  and  dead. 
And  now  I  love  my  Saviour, 
For  I  am  in  his  favor, 
And  hope  with  him  forever 

The  golden  streets  to  tread, 
O  give  him  glory,  &c. 

4  Yet  here  a  while  I  stay, 
Jn  hope  of  that  glad  day, 
When  I  am  called  away, 

To  the  mansions  above  ; 
There  to  enjoy  the  treasure 
Of  unconsuming  pleasure, 
And  shout  in  highest  measure^ 

Hallelujahs  of  love. 
O  give  him  glory,  See. 

ADOPTION. 
HYMN  150. 

THE  gospel's  joyful  sound 
Is  music  in  my  ears, 
In  Jesus  I  have  found 
Relief  from  all  my  fears; 
Darkness  to  light  does  now  give  placev, 
And  all  things  wear  another  face. 

To  God  I'm  reconciled, 

I  fear  no  dire  alarms  ; 

He  owns  me  for  a  child,    ^ 

And  clasps  mc  in  his  arms  ; 
Relieved  from  doubts  and  every  sigh3 
I  .boldly  Abba,  Father,  cry, 

Death  too  has  lost  its  sting, 

And  wears  a  comely  face9 

M 


138  ADOPTION'. 

I  hope  to  shout  and  sing", 
Even  in  his  cold  embrace  ; 
He'll  close  my  eyes  and  stop  my  ears, 
But  cannot  rouse  my  guilty  fears. 

4  Let  Satan  vent  his  spite, 
While  in  the  Lord  I  stand, 
He  can't  my  soul  affright, 
Or  wrest  me  from  his  hand  ; 

The  woman's  seed  shall  never  die, 
But  still  shall  Abba,  Father,  cry. 

5  When  thro  the  flaming  sky, 
I  see  the  Judge  descend, 
I'll  Abba,  Father, 'crv, 
And  hail  him  as  my  friend  ; 

While  standing  in  the  gospel  light, 
There's  nothing  can  my  soul  affright. 

6  Now  let  my  joyful  eyes 
Flow  dow  in  grateful  tears, 
Since  free  adopting  grace 
Has  banished  all  my  fears, 

The  cross  I'll  bear,  myself  deny, 
And  Father,  Abba,  Father  cry. 

7  No  more  let  me  return, 
Beneath  the  galling  yoke, 
Or  ever  wear  those  chains, 
Which  grace  divine  has  broke  ; 

•  Let  Abba,  Father*  be  my  cry, 
In  time  and  in  eternity. 

HYMN  151.     L.  M. 
"  .2?   Moses  lifted  vp   the   serpent  tn  th 
*'  •wilderness,  evetiso  vwst  the  son  of  man  I 
*'  lifted iip"     John  lii,  14. 
1  XSTIiEN  by  the  fiery  serpent  stung, 
I?       What  anguish  siezed  both  old  I 
young  ; 


ADOPTION.  139 

Ko  sinner  then  so  rain  and  proud 
But  would  for  mercy  cry  aloud. 

2  When  racked  with  pain  h  filled  with  fear3 
A  joyful  sound  salutes  their  ear, 

*'  Lift  up  your  heads  and  here  behold, 
"  The  bi-asen  serpent  on  the  pole." 

3  The  prophet  gave  a  common  call, 
The  object  too  was  free  for  all  ; 
Tvvas  raised  aloft  in  open  light, 
That  nothing-  might  obstruct  the  sight, 

1  Some  are  with  sudden  virtue  blessed, 
How  swift  they  fly  to  the  distressed, 
Raise  up  their  heads,  direct  their  face., 
And  point  their  finger  to  the  plice. 

5  On  wings  of  love  the  christians  fly, 

And  look  to  Jesus,  is  their  cry ; 
i    The  virtue  flows,  he  shouts  aloud, 
i    And  leaps  into  the  joyful  croud, 
p  Here  true  believers  feel  and  see, 

The  love  of  Christ  so  rich  and  free  ; 

They  wonder  at  the  unbelief 

Of  all  who  do  not  find  relief. 

HYMN   152. 

t  "fk./T^  Go<*>  *  am  thine,  what  a  comfort 
jLtJL.        divine,  [is  mine. 

What  a  blessing  to  know  that  my  J*»sus 
In  the  heavenly  Lamb,  thrice  happy-I  am 
And  my  heart  doth  rejoice  at  the  sound 
of  his  name. 

2  True  pleasures  abound  in  the  rapturous 
sound,  [found  •, 

And  whoever  hath  found  it,  hath  paradise 

IMy  Jesus  to  know  and  feel  his  love  flow, 
Tis  life  everlasting,  'tis  heaven  below, 
M  2 


140  SUFFICIENCY   OF    THE 

3  Yet  onward  I  haste,  to  the  heavenly  feast 

That,  that  is  the  fullness,  but  this  is  the 

taste ;  [move. 

And  this  I  shall  prove,  till  with  joy  I  re 

To  the  heaven  of  heavens,  in  Jesus's  love 


SUFFICIENCY  OF  THE  HOLY 

SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN  153.     CM. 

1  TTOW  precious  is  the  look  divine, 
JLa.     By  inspiration  given  ; 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 

To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping-  hearts, 

In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 
iiight,  'life,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  thro  all  the  tedious  night, 

Of  life  shall  guide  our  way  ; 
Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light, 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

HYMN  154.    L.M. 

1  "V1THEN  Israel  thro  the  desert  passed 

?  ¥       A  fiery  pillar  went  before  ; 
To  £tiide  them  thro  the  dreary  waste, 
And  lessen  the  fatigues  they  bore. 

2  Such  is  thy^glorious  word,  O  God, 
»Tis  for  our  light  and  guidance  given  ; 
It  sheds  a  lustre  all  abroad, 

And  points  the  path  to  bliss  and  heaven 

3  It  fills  the  soul  with  sweet  delight, 
And  quickens  our  inactive  powers, 
It  sets  our  wandering  footsteps  right, 
Displays  thy  love,  and  kindles  ours. 


HOLY    SCRIPTURES.  141 

4  Its  promises  rejoice  our  hearts, 
Its  doctrines  are  divinely  true,* 
Knowledge  and  pleasure  it  imparts, 
It  comforts,  and  instructs  us  too. 

5  Ye  favored  lands,  who  have  his  word, 
Ye  saints  who  feel  its  saving  power, 
Unite  your  tongues  to  praise  the  Lord, 
And  his  distinguished  grace  adore, 

HYMN  155.    C.  M. 

1  X  ET  avarice,  from  shore  to  share, 
JLi     Her  favorite  God  pursue  ; 
Thy  word,  O  Lord,  we  value  more, 

Than  India  or  Peru. 

2  Here  mines  of  knowledge,  love  andjej," 

Are  open  to  our  sight ; 
The  purest  gold  without  alloy, 
And  gems  divinely  bright. 

3  The  counsels  of  redeeming  grace, 

These  sacred  leaves  unfold, 
And  here  the  Saviour's  lovely  face, 
k     Our  raptured  eyes  unfold. 

A  Jere  light  descending  from  above, 
Directs  our  doubtful  feet  ; 
Here  promises  of  heavenly  love 
Our  ardent  wishes  meet. 

5  Our  numerous  griefs  are  here  redressed, 
And  all  our  wants  supplied, 
Nought  we  can  ask  to  make  us  blest, 
Isi^tJus  book  depied. 
5  For  these  inestimable  gains 
'  That  so  enrich  the  mind, 
O  may  we  search  with  eager  pains, 
Assured  that  we  shall  find, 
U  8 


i±2  SUFFICIENCY    OF    THE 

HYMN  156.    CM. 

1  'TnVVTHER  of  mercies,  in  thy  word 
JL       'What  endless  glory  shines  ! 
Forever  be  thy  name  adored, 

For  these  celestial  lines. 

2  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want 

Exhaustless  riches  find  ; 
Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

3  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

And  yields  a  free  repast ; 
Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 

4  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 

Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 
And  life  and  everlasting  joys 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

5  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 

My  ever  dear  delight ; 
And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
And  still  increasing  light. 

6  Divine  instructor,  gracious  Lord, 

Be  thou  forever  near, 
Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  view  my  Saviour  there. 

HYMN  157.    C.  M. 

1  T  ADEN  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears, 
JLi     I've  fled  to  thee,  my  Lord  ; 
And  not  a  glimpse  of  hope  appears, 

But  in  thy  written  word. 

2  The  volume  of  my  Father's  grace 

Does  all  my  grief  assuage, 
Here  I  behold  my  Saviour's  face, 
Almost  in  every  page. 


HOLY    SCRIPTURES.  14:3 

Thi1?  Is  the  field  where  hidden  lies 

The  pearl  of  price  unknown  ; 
That  merchant  is  divinely  wise, 

Who  makes  the  pearl  his  own. 
Here  consecrated  water  flows 

To  quench  my  thirst  of  sin  ; 
Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 

Nor  danger  dwells  therein. 

This  is  the  judge  which  ends  the  strife, 

Where  wit  and  reason  fail ; 
My  guide  to  everlasting  life, 

Thro  all  this  gloomy  vale. 
O  may  thy  counsels,  mighty  God, 

My  roving  feet  command  ; 
Nor  I  forsake  the  happy  road, 

Which  leads  to  thy  right  hand. 

HYMN  158.     L.  M. 

THIS  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love, 
Sent  to  the  nations  from  above  ; 
Jehovah  here  resolves  to  show 
What  his  almighty  grace  can  do. 

This  remedy  did  wisdom  find, 

To  heal  diseases  of  the  mind  ; 

This  sovereign  balm,  whose  virtues  can 

Restore  the  ruined  creature,  man. 

This  gospel  bids  the  dead  revive, 
Sinners  obey  the  voice  and  live  ; 
Dry  bones  are  raised  and  clothed  afresh, 
And  hearts  of  stone  are  turned  to  flesh. 

Where  Satan  reigned  in  shades  of  night, 
The  gospel  strikes  a  heavenly  light ; 
Our  lusts  its  wondrous  power  controls^ 
And  calms  the  rage  of  angry  souls, 


1-ii  SUFFICIENCY    OF    THE 

5  Lions  and  beasts  of  savage  name, 
Put  on  the  nature  of  the  Lamb  : 
"While    the    wide    world    esteemed    i' 
Gaze  ScadmireSihate  the  change. [strange 

6  xMay  but  this  grace  my  soul  renev.-, 
Let  sinners  gaze  and  hate  me  too  ; 
The  word  that  saves  me  does  engage 
A  sure  defence  from  all  their  rage. 

HYMN  159. 
?  "IpRLCIOUS  Bible  !  what  a  treasure 
JL       Does  the  word  of  God  afford ! 
All  I  want  for  life  and  pleasure, 

Food  and  medicine,  shield  and  sword, 
Let  the  world  account  me  poor, 
Having  this,  I  need  no  more. 

2  Food  to  which  the  world's  a  stranger, 

Here  my  hungry  soul  enjoys  ; 
Of  excess  there  is  no  danger, 
Tho  it  fills,  it  never  cloys  ; 
On  a  dying  Christ  Lfeed, 
He  is  meat  and  drink  indeed. 

3  When  my  faith,  is  faint  and  sickly, 

Or  when  Satan  wounds  my  mind, 
Cordials  to  revive  me  quickly, 
Healing  medicines  here  I  find; 
To  the  promises  I  flee, 
Each  affords  a  remedy. 

4  In  the  hour  of  dark  temptation, 

Satan  cannot  make  me  yield  ; 
For  the  word  of  consolation 
Is  tc  me  a  mighty  shield  ; 
While  the  scripture  truths  are  sure, 
From  his  malice  I'm  secure. 

5  Vain  h"i9  threats  to  overcome  me, 

WbSn  I  take  the  Spirit's  sword, 


HOLY    SCRIPTURES.  145 

Then  with  ease  I  drive  him  from  me, 
Satan  trembles  at  the  word  ; 
'  Tis  a  sword  for  conquest  made, 
Keen  the  edge  and  strong  the  blade, 

6  Shall  I  envy  then  the  miser, 
Boating-  on  his  golden  store  ? 
Sure  I  am,  or  should  be  wiser, 
I  am  rich,  'tis  he  that's  poor  j 
Jesus  gives  me  in  his  word 
Food  and  medicine,  shield  and  sword. 


HYMN  160.     C.  M, 

1  TljTHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
v  ▼       To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

1  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage9 
And  hellish  darts  be  hurled. 
Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

>  Let  cares,like  a  wild  deluge  c 
And  storms  of  sorrow 
May  I  but  safely  reach  rsy  mine, 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  2.11. 

■  There  shall  I  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  sens  of  heavenly  rest ;    -■ 
And  not  a.  wave  of  trouble  roll 
is  my  peaceful  breast. 


146  EXCELLENCY    OF 

EXCELLENCY  OF  THE 

SCRIPTURES. 

HYMN  161.     C.  M. 

1  T  ET  all  the  heathen  writers  join, 
jLA     To  form  one  perfect  book  ; 
Great  God,  if  once  compared  with  thine 

How  mean  their  writings  look  ! 

2  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave 

Could  show  one  sin  forgiven  ; 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave; 

But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

3  I've  seen  an  end  to  what  we  call 

Perfection  here  below ; 
How  short  the  powers  of  nature  fall, 
And  can  no  farther  go. 

4  Yet  man  would  fain  be  just  with  God, 

By  works  their  hands  have  wrought ; 
But  thy  commands,  exceeding  broad, 
Extend  to  every  thought. 

5  In  vain  we  boast  perfection  here, 

Wliile  sin  defiles  our  frame ; 
And  sinks  our  virtues  down  so  far, 
They  scarce  deserve  the  name. 

6  Our  faith  and  love  and  every  grace, 

Fall  far  below  thy  word  ; 
But  perfect  truth  and  righteousness 
Dwell  only  with  the  Lord. 


HYMN  162.    C.  M. 

1  X  ORD,  I    have  made  thy  word  m 

_fi_i     My  lasting  heritage  ;  [choic< 

There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 

My  wurmest  thoughts  engage. 


THE    SCRIPTURES.  14)7 

2  I'll  read  the  histories  of  thy  love, 

And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight, 
While  thro  the  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 

Where  springs  of  life  arise ; 
Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glory  lies — 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 

It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ; 
Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 

HYMN  163.    C.  M. 

1  TTOW  shall  the  young  secure  their 
JUL         hearts, 

And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 

J    Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 

To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind, 

It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 
The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

'Tis  like  the  sun,  a  heavenly  light, 

That  guides  us  all  the  day ; 
And  thro  the  dangers  of  the  night, 

A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 
\  The  men  that  keep  thy  law  with  care, 

And  meditate  thy  word, 
Grow  wiser  than  their  teachers  are, 

And  feeUer  know  the  Lord.' 
Thy  precepts  make  me  truly  wise, 

I  hate  the  sinner's  road, 
I  hate  my  own  vain  thoughts  that  rise, 

Cut  love  thy  law,  my  God, 
n  2 


143  EXCELLENCY  OF,  &C. 

6  The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 

The  earth  maintains  her  place, 
And  these,  thy  servants,  night  and  day, 
Thy  skill  and  power  express. 

7  But  still  thy  law  and  gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  divine  : 
Net  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 

8  Thv  word  is  everlasting  truth- 

How  pure  is  every  page  ! 
That  Holy  Book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

HYMN  164.    C.  M. 

1  £1  ©ON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
J5     "  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace," 
Mv  heart  replied,  "without  delay, 
"JL'li  seek  my  Father's  face." 

2  Let  not  thy  face  be  hid  from  me, 

Nor  frown  mv  soul  away  ; 
God  of  my, life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  a  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  8c  kindred,  near  and  dear, 

Leave  me  to  want  or  die, 
My  God  will  make  my  life  his  care, 
And  all  my  need  supply. 

4  My  fainting  flesh  had  died  with  grief, 

Had  not  my  soul  believed, 

To  see  thy  grace  provide  relief, 

Nor  was  my  hope  deceived. 

5  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 
And  fur  exceed  your  hope. 


THE    MAJESTY  OF    GOD.         14£ 

THE  MAJESTY  OF  GOD. 
HYMN   155.     L  M. 

Praise  ye  him  all  his  angels.  Psalm  cxlviii,2, 

1  l~i  OD,  the  eternal  awful  name, 

\Jf  That  the  whole  heavenly  army  fears, 
That  shakes  the  wide  creation's  frame, 
And  Satan  trembles  when  he  hears — 

2  Like  flames  of  fire  his  servants  are, 
And  light  surrounds  his  dwelling  place. 
But  O,  ye  fiery  flames,  declare 

The  brighter  glories  of  his  face. 
'Tis  not  for  such  poor  worms  as  we, 
To  speak  so  infinite  thing" ; 
But  your  immortal  eyes  survey 
The  beauties  of  your  sovereign  king, 
Tell  how  he  shows  his  smiling  face, 
And  clothes  all  heaven  in  bright  arrays 
Tr'»umph  and  joy  run  thro  the  place, 
And  songs  eternal  as  the  day, 
Sing  of  his  power  and  justice  too, 
That  infinite  right  hand  of  his, 
Which  vanquisned  Satan  and  his  crew, 
When   thunder  drove  them  down  from 
bliss. 

6  Proclaim  his  wonders  from  the  skies, 
Let  every  distant  nation  hear  ; 
And  while  you  sound  his  lofty  praise, 
Let  humble  mortals  bow  and  fear. 

HYMN  166      L.  M. 

1  "I  TP  to  the  Lord  that  reigns  on  high, 
t*J      And  views  the  nations  from  afar, 
Let  everlasting  praises  fly, 
And  tell  how  large  his  bounties  are, 
N  3 


150         THE    MAJESTY    OF  GOD. 

2  He  that  can  shake  the  worlds  he  made, 
Or  with  his  word  or  with  his  rod, 

His  goodness  how  amazing-  great ! 
And  what  a  condescending  God  ! 

3  He  that  must  stoop  to  view  the  skies, 
And  bow  to  see  what  angels  do, 
Down  to  the  earth  he  casts  his  eyes, 
And  bends  his  footsteps  downward  too. 

A  He  overrules  all  mortal  things, 
And  manages  our  mean  affairs  ; 
On  humble  souls,  the  King  of  kings 
Bestows  his  counsels  and  his  cares. 

5  Our  sorrows  and  our  tears  we  pour 
Into  the  bosom  of  our  God  ; 

He  hears  us  in  the  mournful  hour, 
And  helps  us  bear  the  heavy  load. 

6  In  vain  might  lofty  princes  try, 
Such  condescension  to  perform  ; 
For  worms  were  never  raised  so  high 
Above  their  meanest  fellow  worm. 

7  O  !  could  our  thankful  hearts  devise, 

A  tribute  equal  to  thy  grace  !  [rise, 

To  the  third   heaven  our  songs  should 
And  teach  the  golden  harps  thy  praise. 

HYMN  167.     L.  M. 

1  TJ ISE,  rise  my  soul,&  leave  the  ground, 
jLfj     Stretch  all  thy  thoughts  abroad, 
Anil  rouse  up  every  tuneful  sound, 

To  praise  th'  eternal  God. 

2  Long  ere  the  lofty  skies  were  spread, 

Jehovah  filled  his  throne; 
Or  Adam  formed,  or  angels  made, 
The  Maker  lived  alone. 


THE    GOODNESS    OF    GOD.        151 

3  His  boundless  years  can  ne'er  decrease, 

But  still  maintain  their  prime  ; 
Eternity's  his  dwelling  place, 
And  ever  is  his  time. 

4  While  like  a  tide  our  minutes  flow, 

The  present  and  the  past  ; 
He  fills  his  own  immortal  now, 
And  sees  our  ages  waste. 

5  The  sea  and  sky  must  perish  too, 

And  vast  destruction  come  ! 
The  creatures — look!  how  old  they  grotf, 
And  wait  the  fiery  doom. 

6  Well,  let  the  sea  shrink  all  away, 

And  flame  melt  down  the  skies, 
My  God  shall  live  an  endless  day, 
When  th'  old  creation  dies. 


THE  GOODJYESS  OF  GOD. 
HYMN  168.    L.  M. 

1  "\f^  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record 

JL      The  various  wonders  of  the  Lord  ; 
And  let  his  power  and  goodness  sound 
Thro  all  your  tribes  the  earth  around. 

2  Let  the  high  heavens  your  songs  invite, 
Those  spacious  fields  of  brilliant  light ; 
Where  sun,  and  moon,  and  planets  roll, 
And  stars  that  shine  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Sing  earth,  in  verdant  robes  arrayed, 

Its  herbs  and  flowers,  its  fruits  and  shade, 
-Peopled  with  life  of  various  forms, 
Fishes  and  fowls,  and  beasts  and  worms. 

4  View  the  broad  sea's  majestic  plains, 
And  think  how  wide  its  Maker  reigns  % 

N  4 


452        THE  GOODNESS    OF    GOD, 

That  band  remotest  nations  joins, 
And  on  each  wave  his  goodness  shines. 

5  But  O,  that  brighter  world  above, 
Where  lives  and  reigns  incarnate  love  ; 
God's  only  Son,  in  flesh  arrayed, 

For  man  a  bleeding  victim  made. 

6  Thither,  my  soul,  with  rapture  soar, 
There  in  the  world  of  praise  adore  ; 
This  theme  demands  an  angel's  lay, 
Demands  an  undeclining  day. 

HYMN  169.    L.  M. 

1  BY  faith  in  Christ,  I  walk  with  God, 
JO     With  heaven,  my  journey's  end,  in 
Supported  by  his  staff  and  rod,     [view  ; 
My  road  is  safe  and  pleasant  too. 

2  I  travel  thro  a  desert  wide, 

Where  many  round  me  blindly  stray ; 
But  he  vouchsafes  to  be  my  guide, 
And  keeps  me  in  the  narrow  way. 

3  Tho  snares  and  dangers  throng  my  path, 
And  earth  and  h-U  my  course  withstand, 
I  triumph  over  all,by  faith, 

Guarded  by  his  almighty  hand. 

4  The  wilderness  affords  no  food, 
But  God  for  my  support  prepares  ; 
ih-ovidfs  me  every  needful  good, 
And  frees  my  soul  from  wants  &  cares. 

'  5  With  him  sweet  converse  I  maintain, 
Great  as  he  is,  I  dare  be  free  ; 
I  tell  him  all  my  grief  and  pain, 
And  he  reveals  his  love  to  me. 
6  Some  cordial  from  his  word  lie  brings, 
When  e'er  my  feeble  spirit  faints  ; 


THE    GOODNESS  OF  GOD,         153 

At  once  my  soul  revives  and  sings, 
And  yields  no  more  to  sad  complaints. 
I  pity  all  the  worldling's  talk 
OK  pleasures  that  will  quickly  end  ; 
Be  this  my  choice,  O  Lord,  to  walk 
With  thee,  my   guide,   my  guard,  my 
friend. 

HYMN  170. 

O  JESUS,  the  giver  of  all  we  enjoy, 
Our  lives  to  thy  honor  we  wish  to 
employ ;  ,   [name, 

With  praises  unceasing  we'll,  sing  of  thy 
Thy  goodness  increasing,  thy  love  we'll 
proclaim. 

With  joy  we  remember  the  dawn  of  that 
day,  [lay  ; 

When,  cold  as  December,  in  darkness  we 

The  sweet  invitation  we  heard  with  sur- 
prise, [skies. 

And  witnessed  salvation  to  flow  from  the 

The  wonderful  name  of  our  Jesus  we'll 

sing,  [}tluS  J 

And  publish  the  fame  of  our  captain  and 
With  sweet  exultation  his  goodness  we 

prove, 
His  name  is  salvation,  his  nature  is  love. 
We  now  are  enlisted  in  Jesus's  cause, 
Divinely  assisted  to  conquer  our  foes  ; 
His  grace  will  support  us  till  conflicts 

are  o'er,  [shore. 

He  then  will  escort  us  to  Zion's  bright 
And  when  to  the  regions  of  glory  we  rise, 
And  join  the  bright  legions  that  shout 

thro  the  skies, 
N  5 


±54;       THE    GOODNESS    OF    GOD. 

We'll  tell  the  glad  story  of  Jesus's  grace 
.And  give  him  the  glory,  the  honor  an(s 
praise. 

6  In  this  blest  employment,our  spirits  sha. 

rest, 
In  sweetest  enjoyment,  on  Jesus's  breast, 
We'll  drink  of  the  streams  of  ImmanueP) 

love, 
And  bask  in  the  beams  of  his  glory  above 

HYMN  171.    S.  M. 

1  T3  AISE  your  triumphant  songs, 
jLIj     To  an  immortal  tune  ; 

Let  the  wide  earth  resound  the  deeds 
Celestial  grace  has  done. 

2  Sing  how  eternal  Love 

His  chief  beloved  chose  : 
And  bade  him  raise  our  wretched  race, 
From  their  abyss  of  woes. 

3  His  hand  no  thunder  bearSjS< 

Nor  terror  clothes  his  brow  ; 
No  bolts  to  drive  our  guilty  souls 
To  fiercer  flames  below. 

4  He  shows  his  Father's  love, 

To  raise  our  souls  on  high, 
He  came  with  pardons  from  above, 
For  rebels  doomed  to  die. 

5  Now  sinners,  dry  your  tears, 

Let  hopeless  sorrow  cease  ; 

Bow  to  the  sceptre  of  his  love, 

And, take  the  offered  peace. 

6  Lord,  we  obey  thy  call, 

We  lay  an  humble  claim 
To  the  salvation  thou  hast  brought, 
And  love  and  praise  thy  name. 


THE    GOODNESS    OF    GOD.        155 
HYMN  172.      S.  M. 

IS  this  the  kind  return, 
And  these  the  thanks  we  owe  ? 
Thus  to  abuse  eternal  love, 

Whence  all  our  blessings  flow  ly 

To  what  a  stubborn  frame 

Has  sin  reduced  our  mind  ! 
What  strange  rebellious  wretches  we, 

And  God  as  strangely  kind ! 
On  us  he  bids  the  sun 
.  Shed  his  reviving  rays  ; 
For  us  the  skies  their  circles  run, 

To  lengthen  out  our  days. 

The  brutes  obey  their  God, 
And  bow  their  necks  to  men  ; 

But  we  more  base,  more  brutish  things, 
Reject  his  easy  reign. 

Turn,  turn  us,  mighty  God, 

And  mould  our  souls  afresh  ; 
Break,  sovereign  grace,   these  hearts  of 

And  give  us  hearts  of  flesh.        [stone, 
Let  past  ingratitude 

Provoke  our  weeping  eyes  ; 
And  hourly,  as  new  mercies  fall, 

Let  hourly  thanks  arise. 


HYMN  173.    C.  M. 

OLORD,  I  do  delight  in  thee, 
And  on  thy  care  depend  ; 
To  thee  in  every  trouble,  flee, 
My  best,  my' only  friend. 

:  When  all  created  streams  are  dried, 
Thy  fulness  is  the  same  ; 


156  THE    GOLDEN    RULE. 

And  I  with  this  am  satisfied, 
And  glory  in  thy  name. 

'3  Why  should  the  scul  a  drop  bemoan, 
Who  has  a  fountain  near  ? 
A  fountain  which  will  ever  run 
With  water  sweet  and  clear. 
4  O  that  I  had  a  stronger  faith, 
To  look  within  the  veil, 
To  credit  what  my  Saviour  saitb, 
WThose  word  can  never  fail. 

5-  He  that  has  made  my  heaven  secure, 
Will  here  all  goot'  provide  ; 
While  Christ  is  rich  can  I  be  poor, 
His  own  beloved  bride  I 

6  O  Lord,  I  cast  my  care  on  thee, 
T  triumph  and  adore  ; 
Henceforth  my  great  concern  shall  be, 
To  love  and  please  thee  more. 

THE  GOLDEA*  RULE. 

HYMN  174.    L.  M. 

LEST  Redeemer,  how  divine, 
How  righteous  is  this  rule  of  thine 
Never  to  deal  with  others  worse 
Than  we  would  have   them  deal  with  us 

This  golden  lesson,  short  and  plain, 
Gives  not  the  mind  nor  memory  pain  ; 
And  every  conscience  must  approve 
This  universal  law  of  love. 
'Tis  written  in  each  mortal  breast, 
Where  all  our  tenderest  wishes  rest; 
•We  draw  it  from  our  inmost  veins, 
Where  love  to  self  resides  and  reigns. 


B 


THE    GOLDEN    RULE.  157 

Is  reason  ever  at  a  loss, 
Call  in  self  love  to  judge  the  cause ; 
Let  our  own  fondest  passions  show 
How  we  should  treat  our  neighbor  too, 
How  blest  would  every  nation  prove, 
Thus  ruled  by  equity  and  love  ; 
All  would  be  friends,  without  a  foe, 
And  form  a  paradise  below. 
Lord  Jesus,  may  we  never  keep 
Thy  sacred  law  of  love  asleep  ; 
Nor  take  our  envy,  wrath  and  pride, 
Those  savage  passions,  for  our  guide, 

HYMN  175.    C.  M. 

HAPPY  the  man  whose  cautious  steps 
Still  keep  the  golden  mean  ; 
Whose  life,  by  wisdom's  rules  well  form- 
Declares  a  conscience  clean.  [ed, 

Not  of  himself  he  highly  thinks, 

Nor  acts  the  boaster's  part, 
His  modest  tongue  the  language  speaks 

Of  his  still  humbler  heart. 

Not  in  base  scandal's  arts  he  deals 
For  truth  dwells  in  his  breast ; 

With  grief,  he  sees  his  neighbor's  faults^ 
And  thinks  and  hopes  the  best. 

What  blessings  bounteous  heaven  be- 
He  takes  with  thankful  heart;  [stows, 

With  temperance  he  both  eats  &.  drinks, 
And  gives  the  poor  a  part.' 

To  sect  or  party,  his  large  soul 

Disdains  to  be  confined  ; 
The  good  he  loves,  of  every  name, 

And  prays  for  all  mankind. . 


158  THE    GOLDEN    RULE. 

6  Pure  as  his  zeal,  the  offspring-  fair, 

Of  truth  and  heavenly  love  ; 
The  bigot's  rage  can  never  dwell 
Where  rests  the  heavenly  dove. 

7  His  business  is  to  keep  his  heart, 

Each  passion  to  control ; 

Nobly  ambitious  well  to  rule 

The  empire  of  his  soul. 

8  Not  on  the  world  his  heart  is  set, 

His  treasure  is  above  ; 
Nothing  beneath  the  sovereign  good 
Can  claim  his  highest  love. 

HYMN  176.    L.  M. 

1  "V^/"HO  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place, 

H     Great  Gou,&  dwell  before  thy  face? 
The  man  that  minds  religion  now, 
And  humbly  walks  with  God  below — 

2  Whose  hands  are  pure,  whose   heart  is 

clean,  [mean ; 

Whose   lips    still  speak   the  thing  they 
No  slanders  dwell  upon  his  tongue, 
lie  hates  to  do  his  neighbor  wrong. 

3  Firm  to  his  word  he  ever  stood, 
And  always  makes  his  promise  good  ; 
Nor  dares  to  change  the  thing  he  swears, 
Whatever  pain  or  loss  he  bears. 

4  He  never  deals  in  bribing  gold, 

And  mourns  that  justice  should  be  sold  ; 
While  others  scorn  and  wrong  the  poor, 
Sweet  charity  attends  his  door. 

5  He  loves  his  enemies,  and  prays 

For  those  that  curse  him  to  his  face  ; 
And  doth  to  all  men  still  the  same, 
That  he  would  hope  or  wish  from  them. 


FOR    A    BED    OF    SICKNESS.       159 
>  Yet  when  his  holiest  works  are  done, 
His  soul  depends  on  grace  alone  ; 
This  is  the  man  thy  face  shall  see, 
And  dwell,  forever,  Lord,  with  thee. 


FOR  A  BED  OF  SICKNESS. 

HYMN  177.     L.  M. 
L     A  FFLICTED   saint,    to   Christ  dra\r 
X3L        near, 

Thy  Saviour's  gracious  promise  hear  ; 
His  faithful  word  declares  to  thee, 
That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

2  Let  not  thy  heart  despond  and  say, 

"  How  shall  I  stand  the  trying  day  ?" 

He  has  engaged  by  firm  decree, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

3  Thy  faith  is  weak,  thy  foes  are  strong, 
And  tho  the  conflict  should  be  long-, 
Thy  Lord  will  make  the  tempter  Bee, 
For  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be, 

4  Should  persecution  rage  and  flame, 
Still  trust  in  thy  Redeemer's  name  ; 
In  fiery  trials  thou  shalt  see, 

That  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 

5  When  called  to  bear  the  weighty  cross 
Of  sore  affliction,  pain  or  loss  ; 

Or  deep  distress,  or  poverty, 
Still  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 
5  When  ghastly  death  appears  in  view, 
Christ's  presence  shall  thy  fears  subdue  ; 
He  comes  to  set  thy  spirit  free, 
And  as  thy  days,  thy  strength  shall  be. 


460       FOR    A    BED    OF    SICKNESS. 
HYMN  178     C.  M. 

1  rilHOU  o.ilv  centre  of  my  rest, 

X      Look  down  with  pitying  eye  ; 
While,  with  protracted  pain  oppressed, 
I  breathe  the  plaintive  sigh. 

2  Thy  gracious  presence,  O  my  God, 

My  every  wish  contains  ; 
With  this,  beneath  affliction's  load, 
My  heart  no  moie  complains. 

3  This  can  my  every  care  control, 

Gild  each  dark  scene  with  light ; 
This  is  the  sunshine  of  my  soul, 
Without  it,  all  is  night. 

4  My  Lord,  my  life,  O  cheer  my  heart 

With  thy  reviving  ray  ; 
And  bid  these  mournful  shades  depart, 
And  bring  the  dawn  of  day. 

5  O  happy  scenes  of  pure  delight  ! 

Where  thy  full  beams  impart 
Unclouded  beauty  to  the  sight, 
And  rapture  to  the  heart: 

6  Her  part  in  those  fair  realms  of  bliss 

My  spirit  longs  to  know  ; 

My  wishes  terminate  in  this, 

Nor  can  they  rest  below. 

7  Lord,  shall  the  breathings  of  my  heart 

Aspire  in  vain  to  thee  i1 
Confirm  my  hope,  that  where  thou  art 
I  shall  forever  be. 

8  Then  shall  my  cheerful  spirit  sing 

The  darksome  hours  away  ; 
And  rise,  on  faith's  expanded  wing1, 
To  everlasting  day. 


THE    AFFLICTED    SAINT.        161 

HYMN  179.    C.  M. 

CONSIDER  all  my  sorrows,  Lord, 
And  thy  deliverance  send  ; 
My  soul  for  ihy  salvation  faints, 
When  will  my  troubles  end  ? 

Yet  I  have  found  'tis  good  for  me, 

To  bear  my  Father's  rod  ; 
Afflictions  made  me  learn  thy  law, 

And  live  upon  my  God. 
This  is  the  comfort  I  enjoy, 

When  new  distress  begins  : 
I  read  thy  word,  I  run  thy  way, 

And  hate  my  former  sins. 

Had  not  thy  word  been  my  delight, 
When  earthly  joys  were  fled, 

My  soul,oppressed  with  sorrow's  weight, 
Had  sunk  among  the  dead. 

I  know  thy  judgments,  Lord,  are  right, 

Tho  they  may  seem  severe  : 
The  sharpest  sufferings  1  endure, 

Flow  from  thy  faithful   care. 
Before  I  knew  thy  chastening  rod, 

My  feet  were  apt  to  stray"; 
But  now  I  learn  to  keep  thy  word, 

Nor  wander  from  thy  way. 

HYMN  180.    C.  M. 

CI  OD  of  my  life,  look  gently  down, 
I"     Behold  the  pains  I  feel  ; 
But  I  am  dumb  before  thy  throne, 

Nor  dare  dispute  thy  will. 
Diseases  are  thy  servants,  Lord, 
They  come  at  thy  command ; 
0 


162        THE  AFFLICTED    SAINT. 

I'll  not  attempt  a  murmuring  word,     . 
Against  thy  chastening  hand. 

3  Yet  I  may  plead  with  humhle  cries  : 

Remove  thy  sharp  rebukes  ; 
My  strength  consumes,  my  spirit  dies, 
i  hro  thy  rtpeated  strokes. 

4  Crushed  as   a  moth,  beneath  thy  hand, 

We  moulder  to  the  dust  ; 
Our  feeble  powers  can  ne'er  withstand, 
And  all  our  beauty's  lost. 

5  I'm  but  a  stranger  here  below, 

As  all  my  fathers  were  ; 
May  I  be  well  prepared  to  go, 
vVhen  1  the  summons  hear. 

6  But  if  my  life  be  spared  a  while, 

Before  my  last  remove  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  be  my  business  still, 
And  I'll  declare  thy  love. 

HYMN  181.     C.  M. 

1  PT1EACH  me  the  measure  of  my  days, 

X      Thou  Maker  of  my  frame  ; 
I  would  survey  life's  narrow  space, 
And  learn  how  frail  I  am.       t 

2  A  span  is  all  that  we  can  boast, 

An  inch  or  two  of  time  ; 
Man  is  but  vanity  and  dust, 
In  ail  his  flower  and  prime. 

S  See  the  vain  race  of  mortals,  move 
Like  shadows  o'er  the  plain  ; 
They  rage  and- strive,  d  sire  and  love, 
But  ail  their  noise  is  vain 

4  Some  wa  k  in  honor's  gaudy  show, 
Some  dig  for  golden  ore  ; 


THE    AFFLICTED    SAINT.        463 

They  toil  for  heirs,  they  know  not  who, 
And  straight  are  seen  no  more, 

5  What  should  I  wish  or  wait  for,  then, 

From  creatures,  earth  and  dust  ? 
They  make  our  expectations  vain, 
And  disappoint  our  trust. 

6  Now  I  forbid  my  carnal  hope, 

My  found  desires  recal ; 
I  give  my  mortal  interest  up, 
And  make  my  God  my  all. 


HYMN  182.     L  M. 
The  darkness  of  Providence. 

1  "f"   GliD,  we  adore  thy  vast  designs, 
JLi      rh*  obscure  abyss  of  Providence, 
Too  deep  to  sound  with  mortal  lines, 

.   Too  da*k  to  view  with  feeble  sense. 

2  Now  thou  array*  st  thine  awful  face 
In  angry  frowns  without  a  smile  ; 
We,  thro  the  cloud  believe  thy  grace, 
Secure  of  thy  compassion  still. 

3  Thro  seas  and  storms  of  deep  distress,. 
We  sail  by  faith,  and  not  by  sight  ; 
Faith  guides  us  in  the  wilderness, 
Thro  alt  the  briars,  and  the  night. 

4  Dear  Father,  if  thy  lifted  rod. 
Resolve  to  scourge  us  here  b.e3owv 
Still  we  must  lean  upon  our  God, 
Thine  arm  shall  bear  us  safely  thro, 


164      FOR  THE  LORD'S  SUPPER. 

FOR  THE   LORD'S  SUPPER. 
HYMN  183.    L.  M. 

1  Til  WAS  on  that  dark,that  doleful  night, 

JL    When  powers  of  earth  &  hell  arose, 
Against  the  Son  of  God's  deligh,t, 
And  friends  betrayed  him  to  his  foes. 

2  Before  the  mournful  scene  began, 

He  took  the  bread  and  blest  and  brake, 
What  love  through  all  his  actions  ran  ! 
What  wondrous  words  of  grace  he  spake  ! 

3  "  This  is  my  b..>dy,  broke  for  sin, 

"  Receive  and  eat  the  living  food  ;" 
Then  took  the  cup  and  blest  the  wine, 
"Tis  the  new  covenant  in  my  blood," 

4  For  us  his  flesh  with  nails  was  torn, 
He  bore  the  scourge,  he  felt  the  thorn, 
When,  for  black  crimes  of  largest  size, 
He  gave  himself  a  sacrifice. 

5  "  Do  this,"  he  cried,  "  till  time  shall  end, 
"  In  memory  of  your  dying  friend  ; 

"  Meet  at  my  table  and  record 

"  The  love  of  your  departed  Lord." 

6  Jesus,  thy  feast  we  celebrate, 

We  show  thy  death,  we  sing  thy  name  ; 
Till  thou  return  and  we  shall  eat 
The  marriage  supper  of  the  Lamb; 

HYMN  184.    C.  M. 

1  XT^W  condescending  and  how  kind 
JLfl-     Was  God's  beloved  Son  ! 
Our  miseries  reached  his  heavenly  mind. 
And  pity  brought  him  down. 


165 


2  He  sunk  beneath  our  heavenly  woes, 

To  raise  us  to  his  throne  ; 
There's  ne'er  a  gift  his  hand  bestows, 
But  cost  his  heart  a  groan. 

3  This  was  compassion  like  a  God, 

That  when  the  Saviour  knew 
The  price  of  rebels  was  his  blood, 
His  pity  ne'er  withdrew. 

4  Now,  tho  he  reigns  exalted  high, 

His  love  is  still  as  great  ; 

Well  he  remembers  Calvary, 

Nor  lets  his  saints  forget. 

5  Here  we  behold  his  bowels  roll, 

As  kind  as  when  he  died  : 
And  see  the  sorrows  of  his  soul 
Bleed  thro  his  wounded  side. 

6  Here  we  received  repeated  seals, 

Of  Jesus'  dying  love  ; 
Hard  is  the  wretch  that  never  feels, 
One  soft  affection  move. 

7  Here  let  our  hearts  begin  to  melt, 

"While  we  his  death  record ; 
And  with  our  joys  for  pardoned  guilt, 
Mourn  that  we  pierced  the  Lord, 


HYMN  185.     L.  M. 

1  XESUS  is  gone  above  the  skies,  [not, 
Q*  Where  our  weak  senses  reach  him 
And  carnal  objects  court  our  eyes, 

To  thrust  our  Saviour  from  our  thought, 

2  He  knows  what  wandering    hearts    we 
Apt  to  forget  his  lovely  face  ;  [have, 
And  to  refresh  our  minds  he  gave, 
These  kind  memorials  of  his  grace. 

0  3 


166     for  The  lord"s  supper. 

3  The  Lord  of  life  this  table  spread, 
With  his  own  flesh  and  dying  blood  ; 
We  on  the  rich  provision  feed, 

And  drink  the  wine,  and  bless  our  God. 

4  Let  sinful  sweets  be  all  forgot, 
And  earth  grow  less  in  our  esteem  ; 
Christ  and  his  love  fill  every  thought, 
And  faith  and  hope  be  fixed  on  him. 

5  While  he  is  absent  from  our  sight, 
'Tis  to  prepare  our  souls  a  place  ; 
That  we  may  dwell  in  heavenly  light, 
And  live  forever  near  his  face 

6  Our  eyes  look  upward  to  the  hills 
Whence  our  returning  Lord  shall  come; 
We  wait  thy  chariot's  awful  wheels, 

To  fetch  our  longing  spirits  home. 

HYMN  186.    C.  M. 

1  1"TOW  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place, 
IjL     With  Christ  within  the  doors  ; 
Wnile  everlasting  love  displays 

The  choicest  of  his  stores. 

2  Here  every  bowel  of  our  God 

With  soft  compassion  rolls  ; 
Here  the  new  covenant  in  his  blood 
Is  food  for  dying  souls. 

3  While  all  our  hearts,  and  all  our  songs 

Join  to  admire  the  feast, 
Each  of  us  cry,  with  thankful  tongues, 
"  Lord,  why  was  I  a  guest  ? 

4  •*  Why  was  I  made  to  hear  thy  voice, 

"  And  enter  while  there's  room  ; 
"When    thousands    make    a   wretched 
choice, 
°  And  rather  starve  than  come  ln 


FOR  THE   LORD'S  SUFPER.       167 

5  '  r  was  the  same  love  that  spread  the  feast, 

That  sweetly  drew  us  in  ; 
Else  we  had  still  refused  to  taste, 
And  perished  in  our  sin. 

6  Pity  the  nations,  O  our  God 

Constrain  the  earth  to  come  ; 
Send  thy  victorious  word  abroad, 
And  bring  the  strangers  home. 

7  We  long  to  see  thy  churches  full, 

That  all  the  fallen  race, 
May  with  one  voice,  and  heart  and  soul 
Sing  thy  redeeming  grace. 

HYMN  187.     C.  M. 

1  PIP? HE  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads, 

JL      And  dainties  crown  the  board  ; 
Not  paradise,  with  all  its  joys, 
Could  such  delight  afford. 

2  Pardon  and  peace  to  dying  men, 

And  endless  life  are  given  ; 
And  the  rich  blood  that  Jesus  shed, 
To  raise  our  souls  to  heaven 

3  Ye  hungry  poor,  that  long  have  strayed 

In  sin's  dark  mazes,  come  ; 
Come  from  the  hedges  and  highways. 
And  grace  will  find  you  room. 

4  Millions  of  souls  in  glory  now 

Were  fed  and  feasted  her-e  ; 
And  millions  more  still  on  the  way, 
Around  the  board  appear, 

5  Yet  are  his  house,  and  heart  &o  large, 

That  millions  more  may  come  ; 
Nor  could  the  wide  assembled  world 
O'erfill  the  spacious  room. 


168 

6  All  things  are  ready,  come  away, 
Nor  weak  excuses  frame  ; 
Croud  to  your  places  at  the  feast, 
And  bless  the  founder's  »->ame. 


HYMN  188.     C.  M. 

1  PJlHE  Lord,  how  glorious  is  his  face, 

JL      How  kind  his  smiles  appear  ; 
And  Oh  !  what  melting  words  he  says 
To  every  humble  ear. 

2  "  For  you,  the  children  of  my  love, 

"  It  was  for  you  I  died, 
"  Behold  my  hands,  behold  my  feet, 
"  And  look  into  my  side. 

3  "When  hell  and  all  its  spiteful  powers, 

"  Stood  dreadful  in  my  way, 
"  To  rescue  those  dear  lives  of  yours, 
"  I  gave  my  own  away. 

6  "But  while  I  bled  and  groaned  and  died, 

"  I  ruined  Satan's  throne  ; 
"  High  on  my  cross  I  hung,  and  spied, 
"  The  monster  tumbling  down. 
5  "  Now  you  may  triumph  at  my  feast, 
"  And  taste  my  flesh  and  blood  ; 
*'  And  live  eternal  ages  blest, 
*  "For  'tis  immortal  food." 
5  Victorious  Lord  !  what  can  we  pay, 
For  favors  so  divine  ? 
We  here  devote  our  hearts  away, 
To  be  forever  thine. 

7  We  give  thee,  Lord,  our  highest  praise, 

The  tribute  of  our  tongues ; 

But  themes  so  infinite  as  these, 

Exceed  our  noblest  song's. 


FOR    THE    LORD'S    SUPPER.       169 
HYMN  189.     L.  M. 

1  /jMkUR  spirits  join  to  adore  the  Lamb, 
XJr     Oh !    that   our   feeble   lips   could 
In  strains  immortal  as  his  name,    [move, 
And  melting  as  his  dying  love. 

2  Was  ever  equal  pity  found  ? 

The  Prince  of  heaven  resigns  his  breath, 
And  pours  his  life  out  on  the  ground, 
To  ransom  guilty  worms  from  death. 

0  !  the  sweet  wonders  of  the  cross, 
Where  Christ  the  Saviour  loved  and  died; 
Her  noblest  life,  my  spirit  draws, 
From  his  dear  wounds  and  bleeding  side, 

Here  we  have  washed  our  deepest  stains, 
And   healed  our  wounds  with  heavenly 

blood  ; 
Blest  fountain  !  springing  from  the  veins 
Of  Jesus,  our  incarnate  God. 

We  would  forever  speak  his  name, 
In  sounds  to  mortal  ears  unknown  ; 
With  angels  join  to  praise  the  Lamb, 
And  worship  at  his  Father's  throne. 
In  vain  our  mortal  voices  strive 
To  speak  compassion  so  divine  ; 
Had  we  a  thousand  lives  to  give, 
A  thousand  lives  should  all  be  thine. 

HYMN  190.    L.  M. 

COME,  let  me  love ;  or  is  my  mind 
Hardened  to  stone,  or  froze  to  ice  ? 

1  see  the  blessed  fair  One  bend 

And  stoop  to  embrace  me  from  the  skies. 
O  !  'tis  a  thought  would  melt  a  rock. 
And  make  a  heart  of  iron  move ; 


!?0       Christ's  sufferings. 

That  those  sweet  lips,that  heavenly  look, 
Should  seek  and  wish  a  mortal's  love. 

3  I  was  a  traitor,  doomed  to  fire, 
Bound  to  sustain  eternal  pains  ; 
He  ftew  on  wings  of  strong  desire. 
And  bore  my  sins  and  broke  my  chains. 

4  Infinite  grace!  almighty  charms-! 
Stand  in  amaze,  ye  rolling  skies, 
Jesus  the  Lord  extends  his  arms, 
Hangs  on  a  cross  of  love  and  dies. 

5  Sure  I  must  love  ;  or  are  my  ears 
Still  deaf,  nor  will  my  passions  move  ; 
Lord,  melt  this  flinty  heart  to  tears, 
This  heart  shall  yield  to  death  or  love. 


CHRIST'S  SUFFER  rXGS. 
HYMN  191.     C.  M. 

1  A  LAS!  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed, 
jf\.     And  did  my  sovereign  die  ! 

,  Would  lie  devote  i-hat  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for- crimes  that  I  had  done, 

He  groaned  upon  the  tree  ? 
Amazing  pity  !  gtace  unknown  I 
And  love  beyond  degree. 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 

And  shut  his  glories  in  ; 
When  Christ  the  mighty  Saviour  died 
For  man,  the  creature's  sin. 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 

While  his  dear  cross  appears  ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thank  uluess, 

And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 


Christ's  sufferings^      171 

S  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe ; 
Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do  ! 

HYMN  192.    L.  M.      » 

1  TTE  dies  !  the  Friend  of  sinners  dies  ? 
Jtl  Lo!  Salem's  daughters  weep  around! 
A  solemn  darkness  veils  the  skies  ! 

A  sudden  trembling  shakes  the  ground  ! 

2  Come,  saints,  and  drop  a  tear  or  two, 
For  him  who  groaned  beneath  your  load? 
He  shed  a  thousand  drops  for  you, 

A  thousand  drops  of  richer  blood. 

3  Here's  love  and  grief  beyond  degree^ 
The  Lord  of  glory  dies  for  men  ; 
But  O  !  what  sudden  joys  we  see, 
Jesus  the  dead  revives  again  ! 

4:  The  rising  Lord  forsakes  the  tomb  t 
Up  to  his  Father's  court  he  flies  ; 
Cherubic  legions  guard  him  home, 
And  shout  him  welcome  to  the  skies, 

5  Break  off  your  tears,  ye  saints,  and  tell 
IIow  high  your  great  Deliverer  reigns  ; 
Sing  how  he  spoiled  the  host  of  hell. 
And  led  the  monster,  death,  in  chains, 

S  Say  "  Live  forever,  wondrous  King", 
Born  to  redeem,  and  strong  to  save"  ! 
Then  ask  the  monster  'Where's  thy  sting:1 
'And  where's  thy  victory,boasting  grave?* 

HYMN  193.     C.  M. 

i  npo  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name, 
A      Awake  the  sacred  song  ; 
O  miy  his  iove  (immortal  flame) 
Tune  every  heart  and  tongue, 
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±72         CHRIST'S    SUFFERINGS. 

2  His  love,  what  mcrtal  thought  can  reach, 

What  mortal  tong'ue  display  ? 
Imagination's  utmost  stretch 
la  wonder  dies  away. 

3  He  left  his  radiant  throne  on  high, 

Left  the  bright  realms  of  bliss  ; 
And  came  to  earth  to  bleed  and  die, 
Was  ever  love  like  this  ? 

4  Dear  Lord,  while  we  adoring  pay 
I       Our  humble  thanks  to  thee  ; 

May  every  heart  with  rapture  say 
"  The  Saviour  died  for  me." 

5  O  may  the  sweet,  the  blissful  theme, 

Fill  every  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Till  strangers  love  <thy  charming  name, 
And  join  the  sacred  song. 

HYMN  194.     C.  M. 

t  ~JT  SING  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death, 
JSL     He  conquered  when  he  T-ll  ; 
"  'Tis  finished,"  said  his  dying  breath, 
And  shook  the  gates  of  hell. 
2  "  'TLs  finished,"  our  Immanuel  cries, 
The  dreadful  work  is  done  ; 
Hence  shall  his  sovereign  throne  arise, 
His  kingdom  is  begun. 
'J  His  cross  a  sure  foundation  laid, 
For  glory  and  renown, 
When  tbro  the  regions  of  the  dead 
lie  pissed,  to  reach  the  crown. 
4  Exalted,  at  his  Father's  side, 
Sits  our  victorious  Lord  ; 
To  heaven  or  hell  his  hands  divide- 
The  vengeance  or  reward. 


CHRISTIAN    LOVE.  17 

5  The  saints,  from  his  propitious  eye, 
Await  their  several  crowns  ; 
And  all  the  sons  of  darkness  fly 
The  terror  of  his  frowns. 


CHRISTIAN  LOVE. 
HYMN  195.     L.  M. 

1  "VTOW,  by  the  bowels  of  my  God, 

J3I      His  sharp  distress,  his  sore  corn* 

plaints, 
By  his  heart-groans,  his  dying"  blood, 
I  charge  my  soul  to  love  the  saints. 

2  Clamor,  and  wrath,  and  war,  begone  ; 
Envy  and  spite,  forever  cease  ; 

Let  bitter  words  no  more  be  known  : 
Among  the  saints,  be  joy  and  peace. 

3  Thy  Spirit,  like  a  peaceful  dove, 

Flies  from  the  realms  of  noise  and  strife} 
Why  should  we  vex  and  grieve  his  love, 
Who  seals  our  souls  to  heavenly  life  I 

4  Tender  and  kind  be  all  our  thoughts, 
Thro  all  our  lives  let  mercy  run  ; 

So  God  forgives  our  numerous  faults, 
For  the  name's  sake  of  Christ  his  son. 

HYMN  196.     L.  M. 

1  O  O  let  our  lips  and  lives  express, 
tO     The  holy  gospel  we  profess ; 
To  let  our  works  and  virtue  shine. 
To  prove  the  doctrine  all  divine. 

2  Thus  shall  we  best  proclaim  abroad 
The  honors  of  our  Saviour,  God, 
When  the.  salvation  reigns  within, 
And  grace  subdues  the  power  of  sin. 

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174  CHRISTIAN   LOVE. 

3  Our  flesh  and  sense  must  be  denied, 
Passion  and  envy,  lust  and  pride  ; 
While  justice,  temperance,  truth  &  love, 
Our  inward  piety  approve. 

4  Religion  bears  our  spirits  up, 
While  we  expect  that  blessed  hope, 
The  bright  appearance  of  the  Lord, 
And  faith  stands  leaning  on  his  word. 

HYMN  197.    CM. 

1  T  ET  Pharisees  of  high  esteem, 
JLi     Their  faith  and  zeal  declare  ; 
All  their  religion  is  a  dream, 

If  love  be  wanting  there. 

2  Love  suffers  long  and  patiently, 

Nor  is  provoked  in  haste  ; 

She  lets  the  present  injury  die, 

And  long  forgets  the  past. 

5  Malice  and  rage,  those  fires  of  hell, 

She  quenches  with  her  tongue  ; 
Hopes  and  believes,  and  thinks  no  ill, 
Tho  she  endures  the  wrong. 

4  She  ne'er  desires,  nor  seeks  to  know, 

The  scandals  of  the  time  ; 
Nor  looks  with  pride  on  those  below, 
Nor  envies  those  that  climb. 

5  She  lays  her  own  advantage  by, 

To  seek  her  neighbor's  good  ; 
So  God's  own  Son  came  down  to  die, 
And  bought  our  lives  with  blood. 

6  Love  is  the  grace  that  keeps  her  power, 

In  all  the  realms  above  ; 
There  faith  and  hope  are  known  no  more* 
But  saiai  -  forever  love, 


CHRISTIAN    LOVE. 
HYMN  198.     7's 

1  TESUS,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee, 
^1      Let  us  in  thy  name  agree  ; 
Show  thyself  the  Prince  of  peace, 
Bid  our  jars  forever  cease. 

2  By  thy  reconciling  love, 
Every  stumbling  block,  remove; 
Each,  to  each,  unite,  endear, 
Come,  and  spread  thy  banner  here. 

3  Make  us  of  one  heart  and  mind, 
Courteous,  pitiful,  and  kind  ; 
Lowly,  meek,  in  thought  and  word, 
Altogether  like  our  Lord. 

4  Let  us  each  for  other  care, 
Each  the  other's  burden  bear; 
To  thy  church  the  pattern  give, 
Show  how  true  believers  live. 

5  Free  from  anger  and  from  pride, 
Let  us  thus  in  God  abide  ; 

All  the  depths  of  love  express, 
All  the  heights  of  holiness. 

6  Let  us  then  with  joy  remove, 
To  thy  family  above  ; 

On  the  wings  of  angels  fly, 
Show  how  true  believers  die. 

HYMN  199.     C.  M. 

1  TESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
QM      And  each  to  each  endeared ; 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 

And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 

2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 

And  bear  thins  easy  yoke  ; 
A  band  of  love,  a  three  fold  cord, 
Which  never  can  be  broke, 
p  4, 


176  CHRISTIAN    LOVE. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink, 

Baptize  into  thy  name, 
And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 

4  Touched  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 

Let  all  our  hearts  agree ; 
And  ever  towards  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  towards  thee. 

5  To  thee  inseparably  joined, 

Let  ail  our  spirits  cleave  : 

O  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 

That  was  in  thee,  receive. 

HYMN  200.    C.  M. 

1  f^i  OME,  let  us  use  the  grace  divine, 
\J     And  all  with  one  accord, 

In  a  perpetual  covenant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Give  up  ourselves  thro  Jesus'  power, 

His  name  to  glorify  ; 
And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour, 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  make, 

Be  ever  kept  in  mind  ; 
We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Nor  cast  his  word  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 

Who  hears  our  solemn  vow  ; 
And  if  thou  art  well  pleased  to  hear, 
Come  down  and  meet  us  now. 

5  To  each  the  covenant  blood  apply, 

Which  takes  our  sins  away  ; 
And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 


TRUSTING    IN    CHRIST.  177 

TRUSTLYG  IA"  CHRIST. 
HYMN  201. 

1  TJT°W  fit'm  a  foundation,ye  saints  of  the 
XI  Lord,  [word ; 
Is  laid  for  your  faith,  in  his  excellent 
What  more  could  he  say  than  to  you  he 

hath  said  ? 
You  who  unto*  Jesus  for  refuge  have  fled? 

2  In  every  condition,  in  sickness,  in  health, 
In  poverty's  vale,  or  abounding"  in  wealth, 
At  home  and  abroad,  on  the  land  on  the 

sea,  [strength  ever  be. 

As    thy   days   may   demand,    shall    thy 

3  Fear  not,  I  am  wit!i  thee,  O  be  not  dis- 

mayed, [aid  ; 

I,  I  am  thy  God,  and  will  still  give  thee 

I'll  strengthen  thee,  help  thee,  and  cause 

thee  to  stand,  [hand. 

Upheld   by    my   righteous    omnipotent 

4  When  thro  the  deep  waters  1  call  thee  to 

go,  [flow ; 

The  riw.rs  of  woe  shall  not  thee  over-. 
For  I  will  be  with  thee,  thy  troubles  to 

bless, 
And  sanctify  to  thee  thy  deepest  distress. 

5  When  thro  fiery  trials  thy  pathway  shall 

lie,  "  [ply ; 

My  grace,  all-sufficient,  shall  be  thy  sup- 
The  flame  shall  not  hurt  thee,  I  only  de- 
sign [fine. 
.  Thy  dross  to  consume,and  thy  gold  to  re- 

6  Even  down  to  old  age,    all  my  people 

shall  prove 
My  sovereign,  eternal,unchangeable  love, 
r  5 


178  TRUSTING    IN    CHRIST. 

And  when  hoary  hairs  shall  their  temples 

adorn,  [be  borne. 

Like  lambs  they  shall  still  in  my  bosom 

7  The  soul  that  on  Jesus  doth  lean  for  re- 
pose, 

I  will  not,  I  will  not,  desert  to  his  foes  ; 

That  soul,  tho  all  hell  should  endeavor 
to  shake, 

I'll  never,  no  never,  no  never  forsake. 

HYMN  202     C.  M. 

1  TT|E\Ti  refuge  of  my  weary  soul, 
JLr      On  thee,  when  sorrows  rise, 
On  thee,  when  waves  of  trouble  roll, 

My  fainting  hope  relies. 

2  To  thee  I  tell  each  rising  grief, 

For  thou  alone  canst  heal, 
Thy  word  can  bring  a  sweet  relief, 
For  every  pain  I  feel. 

3  Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 

And  shall  I  seek  in  vain  ? 
And  can  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace, 
Be  deaf  when  I  complain  ? 

4  No,  still  the  ear  of  sovereign  grace 

Attends  the  mourner's  prayer; 
O  !  may  1  ever  find  access, 

To  breathe  my  sorrows  there. 

5  Thy  mercy-seat  is  open  still, 

Here  let  my  soul  retreat ; 
With  humble  hope  attend  thy  will, 
And  wait  beneath  thy  feet. 

HYMN  203.     L    M. 

1  r^HILDREN   of  God,   renounce   your 
\J         fears 
Lo!  Jesus  for  your  help  appears  ; 


TRUSTING    IN    CHRIST.  179 

And  loudly  speaks  as  he  draws  nigh, 
"  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  I." 

2  When  in  the  awful  tempest  tost, 
Yonfeel  your  strength  and* courage  lost  j 
And  mighty  waves  roll  o'er  your  head. 
Your  Lord  is  near,  be  not  afraid. 

3  When  mournful  tidings  from  afar, 
Or  nations  raise  tumultuous  war, 
And  wide  their  devastation  spread, 
Yet  he  is  near,  be  not  afraid. 

4  The  famine,  pestilence,  and  sword, 
Are  all  obedient  to  his  word  ; 

He,  riding  on  the  stormy  sky, 
Says  "  Fear  ye  not,  for  it  is  I." 

5  When  earthly  joys  are  from  you  torn, 
Or  when  with  heartfelt  grief  you  mourn, 
To  see  your  dear  relations  dead, 

Yet  Jesus  lives,  be  not  afraid. 

6  When  fierce  disease  attacks  your  frame, 
Your  Saviour's  love  is  still  the  same  ; 

In  death's  dark  shade  you  need  not  fear. 
For  Jesus  will  be  with  you  there. 

7  When  stars  are  from  their  orbits  hurled, 
And  flame  consumes  the  guilty  world, 
Even  then  vour  judge  will  smiling  cry, 
"  Be  not  afraid,  for  it  is  V 


HYMN  204.  ,. 

SAVIOUR,  visit  thy  plantation, 
Grant  us,  Lord,  a  gracious  rain, 
All  will  come  to  desolation, 
Unless  thou  return  again  : 
geep  no  longer  at  a  distance, 
Shine  upon  us  from  on  nigh, 


180  TRUSTING    IN    CHRIST. 

Lest  for  want  of  thine  assistance, 
Every  plant  should  droop  and  die: 

2  Surely  once  thy  garden  flourished, 

Every  part  looked  tray  and  green, 
Th;n  thy  word  our  spirits  nourished, 

Happy  seasons  we  have  seen  ; 
Cut  a  drought  has  since  succeeded, 

And  a  sad  decline  we  see ; 
Lord,  thy  help  is  greatly  needed, 

Help  can  only  come  from  thee. 

3  Where  are  those  we  counted  leaders, 

Pilled  with  zeal  and  love  and  truth — 
Old  professors,  tall  as  cedars, 

Bright  examples  of  our  youth  ? 
Some,  in  whom  we  once  delighted, 

We  shall  meet  no  more  below  ; 
Some,  alas  !  we  fear  are  blighted, 

Scarce  a  single  leaf  they  show. 

4  Younger  plants,  the  sight  how  pleasant, 

Covered  thick  with  blossoms  stood, 
But  they  cause  us  grief  at  present, 

Frost  has  nipt  them  in  the  bud  : 
Dearest  Saviour,  hasten  hither, 

Thou  canst  make  them  bloom  again  ; 
Oh  !  permit  them  not  to  wither, 

Let  not  all  our  hopes  be  vain. 

5  Let  our  mutual  love  be  fervent, 

Make  us  prevalent  in  prayer  ; 
Let  each  one,  esteemed  thy  servant, 

Shun  the  world's  bewitching  snare  : 
Break  the  tempter's  fatal  power, 

Turn  the  stony  heart  to  flesh  ; 
And  begin,  from  this  good  hour, 

To  revive  thy  work  afresh, 


THE    GOOD    SHEPHERD.         181 
THE  GOOD  SHEPHERD. 

HYMN  205. 

1  "B"  ET  thy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour, 
JLd  Come,and  bid  our  jarring-  cease  ; 
Come,  O  come,  and  reign  forever, 

God  of  love  and  Prince  of  Peace  : 
Visit  now  poor  bleeding  Zion, 

Hear  thy  people  mourn  and  weep, 
Day  and  night  the  lambs  are  crying, 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep, 

2  Some  for  Paul,  some  for  Apollos, 

Some  for  Cephas,  few  agree  ; 
Jesus,  let  us  hear  thee  call  us, 

Help  us,  Lord,  to  follow  thee  : 
Then  we'll  rush  thro  what  incumbers, 

Over  every  hindrance  leap, 
Unappalled  by  force  or  numbers, 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

Lord,  in  us  there  is  no  merit, 

We've  been  sinners  from  our  youth  ; 
Guide  us,  Lord,  by  thy  good  Spirit, 

Which  shall  teach  us  ail  the  truth  ; 
On  thy  gospel  word  we'll  venture, 

Till  in  death's  cold  arms  we  sleep  ; 
Love  our  Lord  and  Christ  our  Saviour, 

Come,  good  Shepherd,  feed  thy  sheep. 

Come,  good  Lord,  with  courage  arm  us, 

Persecution  rages  here  !  ' 
Nothing,  Lord,  we  know  can  harm  us, 

While  our  Shepherd  is  so  near  : 
Glory,  glory  be  to  Jesus, 

At  his  name  our  hearts  do  leap, 
He  both  comforts  us  and  frees  us, 

The  good  Shepherd  feeds  his  sheep. 


182  PARTINGo 

5  Hear  the  Prince  of  our  salvation 

laying-,  "  Fear  not,  little  flock, 
I  myself  am  your  foundation, 

You  are  built  upon  this  rock ; 
Shun  the  paths  of  vice  and  folly, 

Scale  the  mount,  altho  'tis  steep, 
Look  to  me,  and  be  ye  holy, 

1  delight  to  feed  my  sheep.'* 

6  Christ  alone  our  souls  rely  on, 

Taught  by  him,  we  own  his  name, 
Sweetest  of  all  names  is  Jesus, 

How  it  doth  our  souls  inflame, 
Glory,  glory,  glory,  glory, 

Give  him  glory — he  will  keep, 
He  will  clear  our  way  before  us, 

The  good  Shepherd  feeds  his  sheep. 

PARTING  OF  CHRISTIANS. 
HYMN  206. 

1  -j"ESUS<  grant  us  all  a  blessing, 
fel      Send  it  down  now  from  above, 
Let  us  all  go  home  with  praising, 

And  rejoicing  in  thy  love  ; 

Farewell  br  thren, 
Soon  we  all  shall  meet  above. 

2  Saviour,  pardon  all  our  folly, 

Since  we've  in  thy  presence  been. 
Make  us  humble,  make  us  holy, 
JSiaki-  us  free  from  every  sm  : 

Farewell   brethren, 
Soon  we  all  shall  meet  again. 

3  Let  tin  presence,  Lord,  go  with  us, 

To  each  one's  respective  home. 
Let  the  blessing  of  our  Je^us 
Rest  upon  us  every  one  : 


PARTING.  183 

Farewell  brethren, 
Soon  we  all  shall  meet  at  home. 
4  Then  we'll  sing  and  shout  forever, 
Then  will  parting  be  no  more ; 
Then,  O  then  we'll  rest  together, 
On  that  fair  and  happy  shore  : 

Farewell  brethren, 
Soon  we'll  meet  and  part  no  more. 

HYMN  20/.     L.  M. 

1  "OILGRIMS,  with  pleasure  let  us  part^ 
JL  Since  we  are  of  one  mind  ana  heart, 
No  length  of  days,  no  distant  place 

Can  ever  break  these  bands  of  grace. 

2  Parting  with  joy,  we'll  join  and  sing, 
The  wonders  ot  our  bleeding  King ; 
Our  distant  bodies  may  remove, 
But  nothing  can  divide  our  love. 

3  In  vain  may  earth  and  hell  combine, 
To  quench  that  love  which  is  divine; 
It  will  not  cease  with  dying  breath, 
Nor  cool  when  we  are  cold  in  dentil. 

4  Now  joined  in  love,  in  Jesus'  name, 
Let's  part  and  fly  to  spread  his  tame, 
That  other  souls  may  leave  their  woe, 
And  join  with  ua  in  glory  too 

A  few  more  rolling  days  and  years 
Shall  bring  a  period  to  our  tears  ; 
Soon  shall  we  reach  the  blissful  shore, 
Where  parting  shall  be  known  no  more. 
There  shall  our  souls  adore  the  hand 
That  led  us  thro  this  deseit  land  ; 
Lose  all  our  griefs,  forget  our  pains, 
And  join  in  everlasting  strains. 


184  PARTING. 

HYMN  208.     S.  M. 

1  "O  LEST  be  the  lie  that  binds 

Jl*>     Oup  hearts  in  Christian  love  ; 
The  fellowship  of  Christian  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 

2  Before  our  Father's  throne 

We  pour  our  ardent  prayers  ; 
Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes, 

Our  mutual  burdens  bear  ; 
And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathetic  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 

It  gives  us  inward  pain  ; 
But  we  shall  still  be  joined  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This  glorious  hope  revives 

Our  courage  by  the  way ; 
While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day — 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 

And  sin,  we  shall  be  free; 
And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reign 
Thro  all  eternity. 


HYMN  209. 


1  -j^ArvF.WELL,    loving   Christia 
JL  fime  is  at  hand, 


an«,  the 
ime  is  at  hand,  [band  ; 

When  we  must  be  parted/rom  this  social 
Our  secular  concernments  do  call  us  a- 

way ; 
Reparation  is  needful,  and  we  must  obey. 


PARTING.  1SJ 

,2  Farewell,  loving  brethren,  farewell  for  a 

„-  ,.?'hlle'  l*mi\e  ; 

We  U  soon  meet  again  if  kind  providt-ncc 
And  when  we  are  parted  and  scattered 
abroad,  [with  God. 

We'll  pray  for  each  other, when  wrestling 
3  Farewell,  ye  old   soldiers,  ye'il  soon  be 
discharged,  [Urged; 

1  he  war  6  almost  over,  the  crown  is  tn- 
With  singing  and  shouting,  tho  Jordan 
may  roar,  jyer# 

AVe'il  enter  fair  Canaan,  where  trials  arc 
Farewell,  ye  young  soldiers,  who  have 
listed  for  war,  [fear  ; 

Sore  conflicts  await  you,  but  yield  not  to 
Altho  you  must  travel  this  dark  wilder- 
ness, [to  rest. 
Your  Captain's  before  you,  he'll  lead  you 
The  world  &  the  devil  against  you  unite, 
And  bold  persecutors  may  try  to  affright; 
But  Jesus  fights  for  you,  he's  stronger 
than  they,  [Wil}% 
Let  this  animate  you  to  march  on  your 

Farewell, weeping  mourners,  ye  broken  in 
heart,  £part. 

Go,go  to  the  Saviour,and  choose  the  good 

lle'o  full  of  compassion,  and  might)-  lu 
save,  *    [receive. 

His  arms  are  extended  your  souls  to  re- 

Farewell,  careless  sinners,  for  you  I  do 
mourn,  |_cern. 

To  think  of  your  danger,and  great  uncon- 

I  have  heard  of  the  judgment,  where  all 
must  appear,  [tormenting  tear. 

There,  there  you'll  stand  trembling  viiL 


1S6  PARTING. 

8  Your  frolics  and  pastimes,  ia  which  you 

delight,  [affright  ; 

"Will  serve  to  torment  you  in  that  dread 
You'll  think  of  the  sermons  that  you've 

heard  in  vain,  [again. 

"When   hope's   gone   forever  of  hearing 

9  Farewell,  fellow  travellers,  farewell  all 

around,  [sound, 

Should  we  never  meet  till  the  archangel 
To  meet  you  in  glory  I  give  you  my  hand, 
The  Saviour  to  praise   in  a  pure  social 

band. 

10  O  glory,  O  glory,  0  glory  to  the  Lamb, 
Salvation  thro  Jesus,  O  wonderful  theme! 
I  long  to  be  going  to  praise  him  above, 
To  gaze  on  his  glory  and  sing  of  his  love. 

HYMN  210.     C.  M. 

1  Xl  LEST  be  the  dear  uniting  love, 
JlI     That  will  not  let  us  part ; 
Our  bodies  may  far  off*  remove, 

YVe  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Joined  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 

Where  he  appoints  we  go  ; 
And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  O  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 

And  nothing  know  beside  : 
Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem, 
But  Jesus  crucified. 

4  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 

To  his  beloved-embrace  ; 
Expect  his  fulness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

5  Partakers  of  the  Saviour's  grace, 

The  same  in  mind  and  heart ; 


FARTING.  187 

Nor  joy,  nor  grief,  nor  time,  nor  place, 
Nor  life,  nor  death,  can  part. 

6  But  let  us  hasten  to  that  day, 
Which  shall  our  flesh  restore  ; 
When  death  shall  all  be  done  away, 
And  bodies  part  no  more. 

HYMN  211.     C.  M. 

1  TT  ORB,  when  together  here  we  meet, 
JLi     And  taste  thy  heavenly  grace, 
Thy  smiles  are  so  divinely  sweet, 

We're  loth  to  leave  the  place. 

2  Yet,  Father,  since  it  is  thy  will 

That  ve  must  part  again, 
O  let  thv  precious  presence  still 
Withi:very  one  remain. 

3  Thus  let  us  all  in  Christ  be  one, 

Bound  with  the  cords  of  love, 
Till  we  sround  thy  glorious  throne. 
Shall  joyous  meet  above. 

4  Where  sin  and  sorrow  fr*om  each  heart 

Shall  then  forever  fly, 
And  not  one  thought,  that  we  shall  part, 
Once  intercept  our  joy. 

HYMN  212.     C.  M. 

1  TESU3  li;e  Lord> the  £loi'y  take» 
qJ      The  glory  of  thy  grace  ; 
Thy  gifts  to  thee  we  render-back.' 

In  songs  of  thankful  praise- 

2  Thro  thee,  we  have  together  met* 

In  singleness  of  heart  ; 
Wcmet,  O  Jesus,  in  thy  name, 
And  in  thy  name  we  part. 

3  We  part  in  body,  not  in  mind, 

Our  aim  continues  one, 


1SS  PARTING. 

And  heart  to  heart  in  Jesus  joined, 
We'll  hand  in  hand  go  on. 

4  Keep  us,  and  every  seeking  soul, 

Still  in  thy  pleasant  ways, 
Till  all  attain  the  heavenly  goal, 
And  sing  thy  endless  praise. 

5  Around  thy  throne  we'll  meet  again, 

When  all  our  race  is  o'er  ; 
When  death  and  grief,  and  sin  and  pain 
And  parting  are  no  more. 

6  Him  eye,  to  e)e,  we  there  shall  see, 

Our  face  like  his  shall  shine; 
O,  what  a  glorious  company, 
When  saints  and  angels  join  ! 

7  O,  what  a  joyful  meeting  there, 

In  robes  of  white  arrayed, 
Palms  in  our  hands  in  triumph  bear, 
And  crowns  upon  our  head ! 

8  In  such  society  as  this, 

My  weary  soul  shall  rest ; 
The  man  who  dwells  where  Jesus  is, 
Must  be  forever  blest. 

HYMN  213. 
I7IAREWELL,  my  friends,  I  must  be 
L     I  have  no  residence  with  you,  [gone, 
I'll  take  my  staff  and  travel  on, 
Till  la  belter  world  can  view. 
Farewell,  farewell,  farewell, 
My  loving  friends,  farewell. 
2  Farewell  my  friends,  time  rolls  along, 
Nor  waits  for  mortal's  caie,uor  bliss, 
I  leave  you  here,  and  travel  on, 
Till  1  arrive  where  Je&us  is. 
Farewell,  8tc. 


JUDGMENT.  1S9 

o  Farewell,  my  brethren  in  the  Lord, 
To  you  I'm  "bound  with  cords  of  love  ; 
Yet  we  believe  his  gracious  word, 
That  soon  we  all  shall  meet  above  : 
Farewell,  &.c. 

4  Farewell,  old  soldiers  of  the  cross, 
You've   struggled    long  and   hard    for 

heaven  ; 

You've  counted  all  things  else  but  loss  ; 

Fight  on,  the  crown  shall  soon  be  given: 
Fight  on,  fight  on,  fight  on, 
The  crown  shall  soon  be  given. 

5  Farewell,  ye  blooming  sons  of  God, 
Sore  conflicts  yet  await  for  you  ; 

But  dauntless  keep  the  heavenly  road,, 
Till  Canaan's  happy  land  you  view. 

Farewell,  &c. 
Farewell,  poor  careless  sinners,  too, 
It  grieves  my  heart  to  leave  you  here  ; 
Eternal  vengeance  waits  for  you, 
O  turn  and  find  salvation  near. 

O  turn,  O  turn,  O turn, 

And  find  salvation  near. 


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JUDGMENT. 

HYMN  214.     L .M. 

OW  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know 
The  wonders  of  his  dying  love, 
Be  humble  honors  paid  below, 
And  strains  of  nobler  praise  above. 
2  Twas  he  who  cleansed  our  foulest  sins, 
And  washed  us  in  his  richest  blood  ; 
'Tis  he  who  makes  us  priests  and  kings, 
And  brings  us  rebels  near  to  Go'd, 
R3 


490  JUDGMENT. 

3  To  Jesus,  our  atoning-  priest, 
To  Jesus,  our  superior  king-, 
Be  everlasting1  power  confessed, 
And  every  tongue  his  glory  sing. 

4  Behold,  on  flying  clouds  he  comes, 
And  every  eye  shall  see  him  move  ; 
Tho  with  our  sins  we  pierced  him  once, 
Now  he  displays  his  pardoning  love. 

5  The  unbelieving  world  shall  wail, 
While  we  rejoice  to  see  that  day  ; 
Come,  Lord,  nor  let  thy  promise  tail, 
Nor  let  thy  chariots  long  delay. 

HYMN  215.    C.  M. 

1  njlUAT  awful  day  will  surely  come, 

JL      Th'  appointed  hour  makes  haste, 
When  I  must  stand  before  my  Judge, 
And  pass  the  solemn  test. 

2  Thou  lovely  Chief  of  all  my  joys, 

Thou  Sovereign  of  my  heart, 
How  could  I  bear  to  hear  thy  voice, 
Pronounce  the  sound  "  depart." 

3  The  thunder  of  that  dismal  word 

Would  so  torment  my  ear, 
'Twguid  tear  my  soul  asunder,  Lord, 
With  most  tormenting  fear. 

4  What,  to  be  banished  fiom  my  life, 

And  yet  forbid  to  die  ? 

To  linger  in  eternal  pain, 

Yet  death  forever  fly  ? 

5  O  wretched  state  of  deep  despair, 

To  see  my  God  remove  ; 
And  fix  my  doleful  station  where 
I  must  not  taste  his  love. 


JUDGMENT.  191 

5  Jesus,  I  throw  my  arms  around 
And  hang  upon  thy  breast ; 
Without  a  gracious  smile  from  thee, 
My  spirit  cannot  rest. 

7  Oh  !  tell  me  that  my  worthless  name 

Is  graven  on  thy  hands, 
Show  me  some  promise  in  thy  book, 
Where  my  salvation  stands. 

8  Give  me  one  kind  assuring  word, 

To  sink  my  fears  again  ; 
And  cheerfully  my  soul  shall  wait, 
Her  three  score  years  and  ten. 

HYMN  216.     CM. 

1  fpRE  Lord.the  Judge,before  his  throne, 

JL      Bids  the  whole  earth  draw  nigh  ; 
The  naxions  near  the  rising  sun, 
And  near  the  western  sky. 

2  No  more  shall  bold  blasphemers  say 

"  Judgment  will  ne'er  begin  i" 
No  more  abuse  his  long  delay, 
To  impudence  and  sin. 

3  Throned  on  a  cloud,  our  God  shall  come, 

Bright  flames  prepare  his  way  ; 
Thunder  and  darkness,  fire  and  storm, 
Lead  on  the  dreadful  day. 

4  Heaven  from  above  his  call  shall  hear, 

Attending  angels  come, 
And  earth  and  hell  shall  know  and  fear. 
His  justice,  and  their  doom. 

5  "  But  gather  all  my  saints"  he  cries, 

"  That  made  their  peace  with  God 
"  By  the  Redeemer's  sacrifice, 
"  And  sealed  it  with  his  blood, 


192  JUDGMENT. 

6  "  Their  faith  and  works  brought  forth  to 
"Shall  make  the  world  confess, [light, 
"My  sentence  of  reward  is  right, 
"  And  heaven  adore  my  grace." 

HYMN  217. 

1  O  TOP,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think, 
O     Before  you  farther  go ; 

Will  you  sport  upon  the  brink 

Of  everlasting  woe? 
Once  again  I  charge  you  stop, 

For  unless  you  warning-  take, 
Ere  you  are  aware,  you'll  drop 

Into  the  burning1  lake  ! 

2  Say,  have  you  an  arm  like  God, 

That  you  his  will  oppose  r 
Fear  you  not  that  iron  rod, 

With  which  he  breaks  his  foes  ? 
Can  you  stand  in  that  dread  clay, 

Wnen  he  judgment  shall  proclaim  ? 
And  the  earth  suall  melt  away 

Like  wax  before  the  flame  ? 

3  Pale-faced  death  will  quickly  come, 

And  drag  you  to  his  bar  ; 
Then  to  hear  your  awful  doom, 

Will  fill  you  with  despair  ; 
All  your  sins  will  round  you  croud, 

Sins  of  a  blood-crimson  dye  ; 
Each  for  vengeance  crying  loud  ; 

And  what  can  you  reply  ? 

4-  Tho  your  heart  be  made  of  steel, 
Your  forehead  lined  with  brass  ; 

God  at  length  will  make  you  feel, 
He  will  not  let  you  pass ; 

Sinners  then  in  vain  will  call, 
(Tho  they  now  despise  his  grace) 


FUNERAL.  19; 

Rocks  and  mountains  on  us  fall, 

And  hide  us  from  his  face. 
5  But  as  yet  there  is  a  hope, 

You  may  his  mercy  know ; 
Tho  his  arm  is  lifted  up, 

He  still  forbears  the  Mow ; 
'Twas  for  sinners  Jesus  died, 

Sinners  he  invites  to  come  ; 
None  that  come  shall  be  denied, 

He  says  "  There  still  is  room." 


FUNERAL  HYMNS. 
HYMN  218.    C.  M. 

*  1VrY  tIl0u&ftts  on  awful  subjects  roll, 
-IyJL     Damnation  and  the  dead  ; 
What  horrors  seize  the  guilty  soul 
Upon  a  dying  bed. 
I  Lingering-  about  these  mortal  shores, 
She  makes  a  long  delay  ; 
'Till,  like  a  flood,  with  rapid  force, 
Death  sweeps  the  wretch  away. 
!  Then  swift  and  dreadful  she  descends, 
Down  to  the  fiery  coast ; 
Among  abominable  fiends, 
Herself  a  frightful  ghost. 
There  hopeless  crouds  of  sinners  lie, 

And  darknes  makes  their  chains  • 
Tortured  with  keen  despair,  they  cry, 

Yet  wait  for  fiercer  pains. 
Not  all  their  anguish,  nor  their  pain, 

For  their  old  guilt  atones  ; 
Nor  the  compassion  of  a  Cod 
Shall  hearken  to  their  groans. 


494>  FUNERAL. 

6  Amazing  grace,  that  kept  my  breath, 
N.ir  bid  my  soul  remov  , 
'Till  I  had  learned  my  S  iviour's  death, 
And  well  insured  his  love. 

HYMN  219.     C.    M. 

1  \)|/"HY  do  we  mourn  departing1  friends, 

M       Or  shake  at  death's  alarms  ? 
'Tis  but  the  voice  that  Jesus  sends 
To  call  them  to  his  arms. 

2  Are  we  not  tending-  upwards  too, 

As  fast  as  time  can  move  ? 
N or  should  we  wish  the  hours  more  slow, 
To  keep  us  from  our  love. 

3  Why  should  we  tremble  to  convey 

'I  iieii*  bodies  to  the  tomb  ? 
There  the  dear  flesh  of  Jesus  lay, 
And  left  a  long-  perfume. 

<&  The  graves  of  all  the  saints  he  blest, 
And  softened  every  bed, 
Wlkre  sni-uld  the  dying-  members  rest, 
But  with  the  dying-  Head  ? 

5  Thence  he  arose,  ascended  hig-h, 

And  showed  our  feet  the  way ; 
Up  to  the  Lord  our  flesh  shall  fly, 
\t  the  great  rising-  day 

6  Then  let  the  last  loud  trumpet  sound, 

Aid  bid  our  kindred  rise  ; 
*'  Awake,  ye  nations  under  ground, 
Ye  saints,  ascend  the  skies." 

HYMN  220.     C    M. 
X  TTfeEATH,  'tis  a  melancholy  day, 
jLr     To  those  that  have  no  God  i 
When  the  poor  soul  is  forced  away, 
To  seek  her  last  abode. 


FUNERAL.  195 

2  In  vain  to  heaven  she  lifts  her  eyes, 

For  guilt,  a  heavy  chain, 
Still  drags  her  downward  from  the  skie§, 
To  darkness,  fire  and  pain. 

3  Awake,  and  mourn,  ye  heirs  of  hell, 

Let  stubborn  sinners  fear  ; 
You  must  be  driven  from  earth,and  dwell 
A  lcng  forever  there. 

4  See  how  the  pit  gapes  wide  for  you, 

And  flashes  in  your  face ; 
And  thou,  my  soul,  look  downward  too, 
And  sing  recovering  grace. 

5  He  is  a  God  of  sovereign  love, 

That  promised  heaven  to  me ; 
And  taught  my  soul  to  soar  above, 

Where  happy  spirits  be. 
Prepare  me,  Lord,  for  thy  right  handy 

Then  come  the  joyful  day, 
Come  death,  and  some  celestial  band. 

And  bear  my  soul  away. 

HYMN  221.    C.  M. 

1  rflHEE  we  adore,  Eternal  name, 

JL      And  humbly  own  to  thee, 

How  feeble  is  our  mortal  frame, 

What  dying  worms  are  we. 

2  Our  wasting  lives  grow  shorter  slilij 

As  months  and  days  increase  ; 
And  every  beating  pulse  we  tell, 
Leaves  but  the  number  less 

5  Dangers  stand  thick  thro  all  tb  ?  ground, 
To  push  us  to  the  tomb ; 
And  fierce  diseases  wait  around, 
To  hurry  mortals  home. 
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496  FUNERAL. 

4  The  year  rolls  round,  and  steals  away 

The  breath  that  first  it  gave  ; 

What  e'er  we  do,  where  e'er  we  be, 

We're  travelling  to  the  grave. 

5  Good  God  !  on  what  a  slender  thread 

Hang  everlasting  things  ! 
Th'  eternal  states  of  all  the  dead, 
Upon  life's  feeble  strings. 

6  Infinite  joys,  or  endless  woe, 

Attends  on  every  breath  ; 
And  yet,  how  unconcerned  we  go, 
Upon  the  brink  of  death  ! 

7  Waken,  O  Lord,  our  drowsy  sense, 

To  walk  this  dangerous  road ; 
And  if  our  souls  be  huned  hence, 
May  they  be  found  with  God. 

HYMN  222. 

1  YITHILE  sorrows  encompass  me  round, 

▼  ¥       And  endless  distresses  I  see, 
In  anguish  I  cry,  can  a  mortal  be  found 
Who's  surrounded  with  troubles  like  me. 

2  The  hours  of  peace  I  enjoy, 

Are  blended  with  sorrow  and  pain, [ploy 
The  moments  of  praise  to  my  God  I  em- 
Leave  me  hours  and  days  to  complain. 

3  O  when  shall  my  sorrows  subside  ? 

O  when  shall  my  sufferings  cease  ?      [ed? 

0  when  to  the  bosom  of  Christ  be  convey- 
To  the  mansions  of  glory  and  peace? 

4  My  spirit  to  glory  conveyed, 
My  body  laid  low  in  the  ground, 

1  wish  not  a  tear  at  my  grave  to  be  shed, 
But  let  all  join  in  praising  around. 


FUNERAL.  197 

5  No  sorrows  be  vented  that  day, 
When  Jesus  hath  called  me  home  ; 

But  singing  &  shouting,  let  each  brother 
He  is  gone  from  the  evil  to  come,   ([say, 

6  If  souls  disembodied,  can  know 
The  spirits  of  brethren  beneath, 

I  hope  I  shall  join  you  as  shouting  you 
After  laying  my  corpse  in  the  earth,  [go, 

7  Immersed  in  the  ocean  of  love, 
I  then  like  an  angel  shall  sing, 

Till  Christ  shall  descend  with  a  shout 

from  above, 
And  make  all  creation  to  ring — 

8  Our  slumbering  bodies  obey, 

And  quick  as  a  thought  shall  arise  ; 
Renewed  in  a  moment,  fly  shouting  away, 
To  the  mansions  of  love  in  the  skies. 

HYMN  223.    L.  M. 

1  £~\  GOD,  my  heart  with  love  inflame* 
\_r    That  I  may  in  thy  holy  name 
Aloud  in  songs  of  praise  rejoice, 
While  I  have  breath  to  raise  my  voice; 
Then  will  I  shout,  then  will  I  sing, 
And  make  the  heavenly  arches  ring  ; 
I'll  sing  and  shout  forevermore, 

On  that  eternal  happy  shore. 

2  O  Jesus,  hope  of  glory,  come, 

And  make  my  heart  thy  constant  home* 
For  the  short  remnant  of  my  days, 
I  want  to  sing  and  shout  thy  praise ; 
Incessantly  I  want  to  pray, 
And  live  rejoicing  every  day, 
And  to  give  thanks  in  every  thing, 
And  sing  and  shout  and  shout  and  sing, 
R3 


598  yUVERAL. 

3  Lord,'  on  my  last,  my  dying-  day, 

1'ii   n  give  me  strength  to  sing  and  pray  : 
To  praise  thee  with  my  latest  breath, 
V   til  my  voice  is  lost  in  death  ; 
Then  sisters,  brothers,  shouting  come, 
]\1\  body  follow  to  the  tomb, 
And  as  you  march  that  solemn  road, 
L  »ud  sing  and  shout  the  praise  of  God. 

4  Then  you  below,  and  I  above, 

Will  sing  and  shout  the  God  we  love ; 
And  on  that  great  tremendous  day, 
When  Christ  shall  call  our  slumbering 

clay, 
We  from  our  dusty  bed  will  spring, 
A  d  shuUL,"  O  death,  where  is  thy  sting? 
O  g  ave,  where  is  thy  victory  ?" 
We'll  shout  thro  all  eternity. 

5  Our  race  is  run,  we've  gained  the  prize, 
W  11  done  !  the  Sovereign  of  the  skies 
Will,  smiling,  to  his  children  say. 

"     one,  reign  with  me  in  endless  day,'* 
Then  o\>  that  happy,  happy  shore, 
W  'II  sing  and  slnmt  forevermore  ; 
W      i  sing  and  shout  and  shout  and  sing, 
Ai;  -  make  all  heaven  with  praises  ring. 


HYMN  224.     C.  M. 

1     A  ND  let  this  feeble  body  fail, 
j\        vnd  let  it  faint  and  die, 
JMv  conl  shall  quit  this  mournful  vale 

And  sour  to  worlds  on  high. 
Shall  join  ■he  disembodied  saints, 

And  find  its  long  sought  rtst, 
That  only  bliss  for  which  it  punts. 

In  the  Redeemer's  breast. 


FUNERAL.  199 

2  In  hope  of  that  immortal  crown, 

I  now  the  :ross  sustain, 
And  gladly  wand  r  up  and  down, 

And  smile  at  toil  and  pain  ; 
I  suffer  on  my  three  score  years, 

'    ill  my  Deliverer  come, 
And  ".'ipe  away  his  servant's  tears 

And  take  Ids  exde  home. 

1  3  O  what  hath  Jesus  done  for  me  ! 

Before  my  ravished  eyes 
It  i  vis  of  life  divine  I  see, 

And  trers  of  paradise  ! 
1  see  a  world  of  spirits  bright, 

Who  taste  the  pleasures  there; 
They  all  are  robed  in  spotless  w;  liie^ 

And  conquering  paims  they  bear* 

4  O,  what  art  all  m)  sufferings  here, 

If,  Lord,thou  coun.  me  metr-t, 
With  that  enraptured  host  t'  appear, 

And  worship  at  thy  feet  ? 
Give  joy  or  grief,  give  ease  or  pain, 

Take  life  or  friends  away  ; 
But  let  me  had  th*.  m  all  again*  r 

In  that  eternal  dav. 


HYMN  225.     C    M. 

1  Q  TOOP  down,  my  thoughts,  that  used 
£5         to  rise, 

Converse  awhile  with  death': 
Think  how  a  gasping  mortal  lies, 
And  pants  away  his  breath. 

2  His  quivering  lips  hang  feebly  down, 

His  pulses  faint  and  few  ; 
Then  speechless,  with  .<  doleful  groan, 
He  bids  the  world  adieu. 
R  4 


200  FUNERAL. 

3  But  O,  the  soul  that  never  dies  ! 

At  once  it  leaves  the  clay ; 
Ye  thoughts  pursue  it  where  it  flies, 
And  track  its  wondrous  way. 

4  Up  to  the  courts  where  angels  dwell, 

It  mounts  triumphant  there  : 
Or  devils  plunge  it  down  to  hell, 
,    In  infinite  despair. 

5  And  must  my  body  faint  and  die  ? 

And  must  this  soul  remove  ? 
O  for  some  guardian  angel  nigh, 
To  bear  it  safe  above. 

6  Jesus,  to  thy  dear  faithful  hand 

My  naked  soul  I  trust ; 
And  my  flesh  waits  for  thy  command, 
To  drop  into  the  dust. 

HYMN  226.    L  M. 

1  "f["ITHY  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  ? 

T  ?  What  timorous  worms  we  mor- 
Death.  is  the  gate  of  endless  joy,[tals  are; 
And  yet  we  dread  to  enter  there. 

2  The  pains,  the  groans,  and  dying  strife, 
Fright otw*  approaching  souls  away; 
Still  we  shrink  back  again  to  life, 
Fond  of  our  prison  and  our  clay. 

3  O,  if  my  Lord  woul^jpme  and  meet, 
My  soul  would  stretcher  wings  in  haste, 
Fly  fearless  thro  death's  iron  gate, 
Nor  feel  the  terrors  as  she  passed. 

4  Jesus  can  make  a  dying  bed 
Feel  soft  as  downy  pillows  are, 
While  on  his  breast  I  lean  my  head, 
And  breathe  my  life  out  sweetly  there. 


FUNERAL.  201 

HYMN  227.    L.  M. 

OFT  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll, 
Speaks  the  departure  of  a  soul, 
L<et  each  one  ask  himself,  "  Am  I 
Prepared,  should  I  be  called,  to  die  ?" 

Only  this  frail,  this  fleeting  breath, 
Preserves  me  from  the  jaws  of  death  ; 
Soon  as  it  fails,  at  once  I'm  gone, 
And  plunged  into  a  world  unknown. 

5  Then  leaving  all  I  loved  below, 
To  God's  tribunal  I  must  go  ; 

Must  hear  the  Judge  pronounce  my  fate, 
And  fix  my  everlasting  state. 

But  could  I  bear  to  hear  him  say, 
"  Depart,  accursed,  far  away  ; 
"  With  Satan,  in  the  lowest  hell, 
"  Thou  art  forever  doomed  to  dwell." 
Lord  Jesus  !  help  me  now  to  flee, 
And  seek  my  hope  alone  in  thee ; 
Apply  thy  blood,  thy  Spirit  give, 
Subdue  my  sin,  and  let  me  live. 

6  Then,  when  the  solemn  bell  I  hear, 
If  saved  from  sin,  I  need  not  fear ; 

Nor  would  the  thought  distressing  be— » 
"  Perhaps  it  next  may  toll  for  me." 

HYMN  228.     C.  M. 

E  A.R  what  the  voice  from  heaven  pro- 
For  all  the  pious  dead  :      [claims, 
Sweet  is  the  savor  of  their  names, 
And  soft  their  sleeping  bed. 

They  die  in  Jesus,  and  are  blest  ; 

How  kind  their  slumbers  are  ! 
From  sufferings  and  from  sins  released, 

And  freed  from  every  snare. 

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202  before  sermon. 

3  Far  from  this  world  of  toil  and  strife, 
They're  present  with  the  Lord, 
The  labors  of  their  mortal  life 
End  in  a  large  reward. 


JH 


HYMN  229.     C.  M. 
\RK!  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound 
My  ears  attend  the  cry  ; 
"  Yir  living  men  come  view  ihe  ground, 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie 

2  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 

In  spite  of  all  your  towers 
The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head 
Must  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom, 

And  are  we  still  secure  ? 
Still  walking  downwards  to  the  tomb, 
And  yet  prepare  no  moiv  ! 

4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quickening  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Ti.eijWhen  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 
We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 


TO  BE  SU.YG  BEFORE  SERMOX. 

HYMN  230.     C.  M. 

1  "1X7E1  L  met,  dear  friends,  in  Jesus' 

T?       Come  let  us  all  rejoice;     [name, 
Whle  we  our  Saviour's  praise  proclaim, 
With  cheerful  heart  and  voice. 

2  But,  O  dear  Jesus,  Lamb  of  God, 

Send  down  the  heavenly  Dove, 
His  graces  to  d  flTuse  abroad. 
And  warm  our  hearts  with  love. 


BEFORE  SERMON.  203 

3  In  vain,  dear  Saviour,  here  we  meet, 

Unless  thy  face  we  see  ; 
Thy  presence  makes  life's  journey  sweet, 
Dear  Lord,  we  cleave  to  thee. 

4  A  dungeon  shows  a  heavenly  dawn, 

When  there  with  thee  we  dwell  ; 
But  if  thy  presence  be  withdrawn, 
A  palace  is  a  hell. 

5  Then,  O  dear  Jesus,  condescend 

To  meet  us  with  a  smile  ; 
Thy  Spirit's  quickening  influence  send, 
And  cleanse  our  hearts  from  guile  : 

6  That  at  the  close,  each  one  may  say — 
«  We've  not  met  here  in  vain, 

"  For  we  have  tasted  heaven  to-day, 
"  Nor  could  we  more  contain." 

HYMN  231.    L.  M. 

1  A  WAY  from  every  mortal  care, 

j\.    Away  from  earth,  our  souls  retreat; 
We  leave  this  worthless  world  afar, 
And  wait  and  worship  near  thy  feet. 

2  Lord,  in  the  temple  of  thy  grace, 
We  see  thy  feet,  and  we  adore  ; 
We  gaze  upon  thy  lovely  face, 

And  learn  the  wonders  of  thy  power. 

3  While  here  our  various  wants  we  mourn, 
United  groans  ascend  on  high  ; 

And  prayer  bears  a  quick  return 
Of  blessings  in  variety. 

4  Father,  my  soul  would  still  abide 
Within  thy  temple,  near  thy  side  ; 
But  if  my  feet  must  hence  depart, 
Still  keep  tby  dwelling  in  my  heart, 


204  BEFORE    SERMON. 

HYMN  232.    L.  M. 

1  |^10XFIRM  the  hope  thy  word  allows 
\J     Behold  us  waiting  to  be  fed  ; 
Bless  the  provisions  of  thy  house, 
And  satisfy  thy  poor  with  bread. 

2  Drawn  by  thy  invitation,  Lord, 
Thirsty  and  hungry, we  are  come; 
Now  from  the  fulness  of  thy  word, 
Feast  us  and  send  us  thankful  home. 

HYMN  233.    C.  M. 

1  TVTOW,  Lord,  inspire  the  preacher's 
Jl^I  heart, 

And  teach  his  tongue  to  speak  ; 
Food  to  the  hungry  soul  impart ; 
And  cordials  to  the  weak. 

2  Furnish  us  all  with  light  and  power 

To  walk  in  wisdom's  ways  ; 
So  shall  the  benefit  be  ours, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

HYMN  234.    C.  M. 

1  F11HY  promise,Lord,  and  thy  command, 

A      Have  brought  us  here  to  day  ; 
And  now  we  humbly  waiting  stand, 
To  hear  what  thou  wilt  say. 

2  Meet  us,  we  pray,  with  words  of  peace, 

And  fill  our  hearts  with  love  ; 
That  from  our  follies  we  may  cease, 
And  henceforth  faithful  prove. 

HYMN  235.      S.  M. 

1  TTUNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poor, 
JtX     Behold  us,  Lord,  again 
Assembled  at  thy  mercy's  door, 
Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 


,ETWEEN  PRAYER  AND  SERMON.  205 
Thy  word  invites  us  nigh, 

Or  we  must  starve  indeed  ; 
For  we  no  money  have  to  buy, 

No  righteousness  to  plead. 
The  food  our  spirits  want, 

Thy  hand  alone  can  give  ; 
O  hear  the  prayer  of  faith,  and  grant 

That  we  may  eat  and  live. 

HYMN  236.    L.  M. 

"O  EMEMBER  us,  we  pray  thee,Lord, 
M\    With  those  who  love  thy  gracious 
And  to  our  souls  that  good  afford,  [name, 
Thy  promise  has  prepared  for  them. 
To  us  thy  great  salvation  show, 
Give  us  a  taste  of  love  divine  ; 
That  we  thy  people's  joy  may  know, 
And  in  their  holy  triumph  join. 

BETWEEN  PRAYER  &  SERMON. 

HYMN  237.     L.  M. 

WHERE  two  or  three,  with  sweet  ac- 
cord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise  : 

"  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 

"  Amid  this  little  company  ;„. 

w  To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 

"  And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

We  meet  at  thy  command,  dear  Lord, 
Relying  on  thy  faithful  word  ; 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
Now  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love, 


206 


AFTER    SERMON. 


AFTER  SEIiMOJW 
HYMN  238.     Ts. 

1  T\T?>W  may  he» who  frcm  the  dead, 
±*   Brought  the  Shepherd  of  the  sheep 
Jesus  Christ,  our  king  and  head, 

All  our  souls  in  safety  keep. 

2  May  he  teach  us  to  fulfil 
What  is  pleasing  in  his  sight  ; 
Perfect  us  in  all  his  will, 
And  preserve  us  day  and  night.  " 

3  To  that  dear  Redeemer's  praise, 
Who  the  covenant  sealed  with  blood, 
Let  our  hearts  and  voices  raise 
Loud  thanksgivings  to  our  God. 


1 


HYMN  239.    CM. 

NOW,  Lord,the  heavenly  seed  is  sown, 
Be  it  thy  constant  care, 
The  holy  Spirit  to  send  down, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  prayer. 

2  In  vain  we  plant  without  thy  aid. 

And  water  too,  in  vain ; 
Lord  of  the  harvest,  God  of  grace, 
Send  down  thy  heavenly  rain. 

3  Then    shall  our    cheerful  hearts    and 

Begin  this  W  divine  :  [tongues 

fA°U^rd?uhast,fflven  tbe  r!ch  ^crease, 
"  And  be  the  glory  thine/* 


DISMISSION.      J  20^ 

DISMISSION. 

HYMN  240.     L.  M. 

DISMISS  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord, 
Help  us  to  feed  upon  thy  word  i 
All  that  has  been  amiss,  forgive, 
And  let  thy  truth  within  us  live. 

Tho  we  are  guilty,  thou  art  good, 
Wash  all  our  souls  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Give  e**ery  fettered  soul  release, 
And  bid  us  all  depart  in  peace. 

HYMN  241. 

LORD  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing, 
Fill  our  hearts  with  joy  and  peace} 
Let  us  each,  thy  love  possessing, 
Triumph  in  redeeming  grace  : 

O  refresh  us  ! 
Travelling  thro  this  wilderness. 

Thanks  we  give  and  adoration, 
For  thy  gospel's  joyful  sound, 

May  the  fruits  of  thy  salvation 
In  our  hearts  and  lives  abound ; 

May  thy  presence 
With  us  evermore  be  found  ! 

So,  when  e'er  the  signal's  given, 

Us  from  earth  to  call  away  ; 
Borne  on  angel's  wings  to  heaven, 

Glad  to  leave  our  cumbrous  clay, 
Make  us  ready, 

To  reign,  with  thee  in  endless  day, 


208  DEATH. 

DEATH. 
HYMN  242.    S.  M. 

1  A  ND  must  this  body  die, 

J\.     This  well-wrought  frame  decay  I 
And  must  these  active  limbs  of  mine 
Lie  mouldering  in  the  clay  ? 

2  Corruption,  earth,  and  worms, 

Shall  but  refine  this  flesh  ; 
Till  my  triumphant  spirit  comes, 
To  put  it  on  afresh. 

3  God,  my  Redeemer,  livres, 

And  ever  from  the  skies 
Looks  down  and  watches  all  my  dust, 
Till  he  shall  bid  it  rise. 

4  Arrayed  in  glorious  grace, 

Shall  these  vile  bodies  shine, 
And  every  shape,  and  every  face, 
Be  heavenly  and  divine. 

5  These  lively  hopes  we  owe, 

Lord,  to  thy  dying  love  ; 
O  may  we  bless  thy  grace  below, 
And  sing  thy  grace  above. 

6  Saviour,  accept  the  praise, 

Of  these,  our  humble  songs  ; 
Till  tunes  of  nobler  sounds  we  raise, 
With  our  immortal  tongues. 


FAST    DAY.  209 

FAST  DAT,   ON  ACCOUNT  OF 
NATIONAL  JUDGMENTS. 


JL 


HYMN  243.    L.  M. 

ORD,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the 
land, 
Thy  people's  eyes  are  fixed  on  thee; 
We  own  thy  just  uplifted  hand, 
Which  thousands  cannot,  will  not  see. 
How  long-  hast  thou  bestowed  thy  care 
On  this  indulged,  ungrateful  spot  ? 
While  other  nations,  far  and  near, 
Have  envied  and  admired  our  lot. 
Here  peace  and  liberty  have  dwelt, 
The  glorious  gospel  brightly  shone  ; 
And  oft  our  enemies  have  feltj 
That  God  has  made  our  cause  his  own. 

4  But  ah  !  both  heaven  &  earth  have  heard 
Om*  vile  requital  of  his  love  ; 

We,  whom  like  children  he  has  reared, 
Rebels  against  his  goodness  prove 

5  Flis  grace  despised,  his  power  defied, 
And  legions  of  the  blackest  crimes, 
Profanene.ss,  riot,  lust  and  pride, 

Are  signs  that  mark  the  present  times. 

6  The  Lord,  displeased,  has  raised  his  rod, 
Ah  !  where  are  now  the  faithful  few, 
Who  tremble  for  the  ark  of  God, 
And  knaw  what  Israel  ought  to  do  ? 

Lord,  hear  thy  people  every  wi  ere, 
Who  meet  to  mourn,  confess  iua  prays 
Our  nation  and  thy  churc  hes  spate, 
And  let  thy  wrath  be  turned  away. 


210  FAST    DAY. 

HYMN  244.    C.  M. 

1  QEE,  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne 
k_7     Columbia's  children  bend  ; 

'Tis  on  thy  sovereign  grace  alone 
Oar  humble  hopes  depend. 

2  Tremendous  judgments,  from  thy  hand, 

Thy  dreadful  power  display ; 
Yet  mercy  spares  our  guilty  land, 
And  still  we  live  to  pray. 

3  We  thank  thee,Lord,  Columbia's  spared, 

Ungrateful  as  we  are  ; 
May  we  thy  friendly  warning  take, 
While  mercy  cries  forbear. 

4  What  land  so  favored  of  the  skies, 

As  these  United  States  ? 
0ur  numerous  crimes,  increasing,  rise, 
Yet  still  thy  vengeance  waits. 

5  How  changed,  alas  !  are  truths  divine, 

For  error,  guilt  and  shame  ; 
What  impious  numbers,  bold  in  sin, 
Disgrace  the  Christian  name. 

6  Kegardl*-ss  of  thy  smile  or  frown, 

Their  pleasure  they  require  ; 
And  sink,  with  gay  indifference,  down 
To  everlasting  fire. 

7  O  may  the  nation  fear  the  Lord, 

And  trust  him  for  his  grace ; 
In  union  sweet  obey  his  word, 
And  humbly  seek  his  face. 

8  Columbia,  guilty  as  she  is, 

Her  numerous  saints  can  boast ; 

And  now  their  fervent  prayers  arise, 

Nor  can  these  prayers  be  lost. 


FAST    DAY.  211 

0  that  the  Lord  would  bless  our  land, 

With  liberty  and  peace  ; 
And  crown  Columbia's  marshalled  baud, 

With  victory  and  success. 
HYMN  245'.    S.  M. 

1    iJ^ROM  foes  that  round  us  rise, 
JC      O  God  of  heaven,  defend, 
Who  brave  the  vengeance  of  the  skies. 
And  with  thy  saints  contend. 

Behold,  from  distant  shores, 
And  deserts  wild,  they  come  ; 

Combine  for  blood,  their  barbarous  force, 
And  thro  our  countries  roam. 

Beneath  the  silent  shade 
Their  secret  plots  they  lay  ; 

Our  peaceful  walls  by  night  invade, 
And  waste  our  fields  by  day; 

And  will  the  God  of  grace, 

Regardless  of  our  pain, 
Permit,  secure,  thai  impious  race, 

To  riot  in  their  reign  ? 

Awake,  O  arm  of  God, 

Restrain  our  numerous  foes  ; 
Now  wash  our  souls  in  Jesus'  blood, 

And  free  us  from  our  woes. 
Then  shall  our  grateful  voice, 

Proclaim  our  guardian  Gad  ; 
The  nations  round  the  earth  rejoice, 

And  sound  thy  praise  abroad. 

HYMN  245.     C.  M. 
Looking  to  God  in  the  distress  of  -war. 

ORD,  thou  hast  scourged  our  guilty 
land, 
Behold  thy  people  mourn  ; 
&2 


XL 


212    ORDINATION  OF  A  MINISTER. 

Shall  vengeance  ever  guide  thy  hand, 
And  mercy  ne'er  return  » 

2  Beneath  the  terrors  of  thine  eye, 

Earth's  haughty  towers  decay  ; 
Thy  frowning  mantle  spreads  the  sky, 
And  mortals  melt  away. 

3  Our  Zion  trembles  at  thy  stroke, 

And  dreads  thy  lifted  hand  ; 
O,  heal  the  people  thou  hast  broke, 
And  save  the  sinking-  land. 

4  Exalt  thy  banner  in  the  field, 

For  those  that  fear  thy  name  ; 
From  barbarous  hosts  our  nation  shield, 
And  put  our  foes  to  shame. 

5  Attend  our  armies  to  the  fight, 

And  be  their  guardian  God  ; 
In  vain  shall  numerous  powers  unite, 
Against  thy  lifted  rod. 

6  Our  troops,  beneath  thy  guiding  hand, 

Shall  gain  a  glad  renown  : 
'Tis  God  who  makes  the  feeble  stand, 
And  treads  the  mighty  down. 


ORDIXJLTION  OF  A  MLXISTER. 

HYMN  247.    C.  M. 

ET  Zion's  watchmen  cry  aloud, 


lL 


And  take  the  alarm  they  give  ; 
Now  let  them,  from  the  mouth  of  God, 
Their  awful  charge  receive. 
2  'Tis  not  a  cause  of  small  import, 
The  pastor's  care  demands  ; 
But  what  might  fill  an  angel's  thought, 
And  filled  a  Saviour's  hands. 


ORDINATION   OF    DEACONS.      213 

0  They  watch  for  souls,  for  whom  the  Lord 

Did  heavenly  bliss  forego  ; 
For  souls  who  must  forever  live 
In  happiness  or  woe. 

4  All  to  the  great  tribunal  haste, 

Account  to  render  there  ; 
And  shouldst  thou  strictly  mark  our 
Lord,  how  should  we  appear,     [faults, 

5  May  all  the  watchmen,when  they  preach, 

Their  own  Redeemer  see  ; 
And  watch  thou  daily  o'er  their  souls, 
That  they  may  watch  for  thee. 

ORDINATION  OF  DEACONS. 
HYMN  248.     L.  M. 

1  |7*  AIR  Zion'sKing,  we  humbly  own, 
JC  And  hail  the  grace  thy  church  enjoys^ 
Her  holy  deacons  are  thine  own, 

With  all  the  gifts  thy  love  employs. 

2  Up  to  thy  throne  we  lift  our  eyes, 
For  blessings  to  attend  our  choice  ; 
O  make  them  faithful,  good  and  wise, 
Obedient  to  thy  heavenly  voice. 

3  Happy  in  Jesus,  their  own  Lord, 
May  they  his  sacred  table  spread; 
The  table  of  their  pastor  fill, 
And  fill  the  holy  poor  with  bread. 

4  When  pastor,saints,  and  poor,  they  serve, 
.  May   their  own  hearts  with   grace   be 

crowned, 
While  patience,  sympathy  and  love 
Adorn,  and  thro  their  lives  abound. 

5  By  purest  love  to  Christ  and  truth, 
O  may  they  win  a  good  degree 

s  3 


2li      ILLNESS    OF    A  MINISTER. 

Of  boldness  in  the  Christian  faith, 
And  meet  the  smile  of  thine  and  thee. 
6  And  when,  they  finish  serving1  here, 
May  they  with  us  in  heaven,  appear  ; 
And  sit  around  their  Father's  board, 
And  feast  forever  with  the  Lord. 

ON  THE  DANGEROUS  ILLNESS 

OF  A  MINISTER. 

HYMN  249.  L.M. 

1  f\  THOU,beforewhose  gracious  throne, 
V_r  We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down^ 
A^iew  the  sad  breast,  the  streaming  eye, 
And  let  our  sorrows  pierce  the  sky. 

2  Tho  we  have  sinned,  and  justly  dread 
The  vengeance  hovering  o'er  our  head, 
Yet,  power  benign,  thy  servant  spare, 
Nor  turn  away  thy  people's  prayer. 

3  Restore  him,  sinking  to  the  grave, 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,make  haste  to  save; 
Back  to  our  hopes  and  wishes  give, 
And  bid  our  friend  and  brother  live. 

4  Bound  to  each  soul  by  strongest  ties, 
In  every  breast  his  image  lies  ; 

Thy  pitying  aid,  O  God,  impart, 

Nor  rend  him  from  each  bleeding. heart. 

5  But  if  he  must  no  longer  stay, 
Support  him  thro  the  gloomy  way  ; 
Comfort  his  soul,  surround  his  bed, 
And  guide  him  thro  the  dreary  shade. 

6  Around  him  may  thy  angels  wait, 
Deckedwith  their  robes  of  heavenly  state; 
To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise, 

And  waft  him  to  his  native  skies. 


BAPTISM.  215 

BAPTISM. 
HYMN  250. 

1  ^TUMBLE  souls,  who  seek  salvation, 
SuL    Thro  the  Lamb's  redeeming-  blood. 
Hear  the  voice  of  revelation, 

Tread  the  path  that  Jesus  trod  ; 
Flee  to  him,  your  only  Saviour, 

In  his  mighty  name  confide, 
In  the  whole  of  your  behavior, 

Own  him  as  your  sovereign  guide. 

2  Hear  the  blest  Redeemer  call  you, 

Listenjfco,  his  gracious  voice, 
Dreftd  vm  ills  that  can  befal  you, 
-*While  you  make  his  ways  your  choice, 
JnFesus  says,  "  Let  each  believer 
W     Be  baptised  in  my  name." 
I  He  himself,  in  Jordan's  river, 

Was  immersed  beneath  the  stream. 
J3  Plainly  here  his  footsteps  tracing, 
Follow  him  without  delay  ; 
^  Gladly  his  command  embracing, 
Lo,  your  Captain  leads  the  way ; 
View  the  rite  with  understanding-, 

Jesus'  grave  before  you  lies, 
Be  interred  at  his  commanding, 
After  his  example,  rise. 

MORmJVG  HYMjYS. 
HYMN  251.    S.  M. 

1  T>  EHOLD  the  morning  sun 
JO     Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  thro  all  the  nations  run, 
And  light  and  life  convey. 


216  MORNING. 

2  But  when  the  gospel  comes, 

It  spreads  diviner  light ; 
It  calls  dead  sinners  from  their  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word, 

And  all  thy  judgments  just ; 
7  Forever  sure  thy  promise,  Lord, 

And  men  securely  trust. 
My  gracious  God,  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ; 
O  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 

But  find  the  path  to  heaven. 


\^  HYMN  252. 

1  CI  EE  how  the  mounting  sun 
^     Pursues  his  shining  way  ; 
And  wide  proclaims  his  Maker's  praise] 

With  every  brightening  ray. 

2  Thus  would  my  rising  soul 

Its  heavenly  Parent  sing; 
And  to  its  great  Original 
The  humble  tribute  bring. 

3  Serene  I  laid  me  down, 

Beneath  his  guardian  care  ; 
I  slept,  and  I  awoke  and  found 
My  kind  Preserver  near. 

4  Thus  does  thine  arm  support 

This  weak  defenceless  frame 
But  whence  these  favors,  Lord,  to  me, 
All  worthless  as  I  am  ? 

5  O  how  shall  I  repay 

The  bounties  of  my  God  ? 

My  feeble  spirit  pants  beneath 

The  pleasing,  happy  load. 


MORNING.  217 

5  My  life  I  would  anew 

Devote,  O  Lord,  to  thee ; 
And  in  thy  service  I  would  spend 
A  long-  eternity. 

HYMN  253.    C.  M. 

1  /"^NCE  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day 
\_F     Salutes  thy  waking  eyes; 

Once  more,  my  voice,  thy  tribute  pay, 
To  him  that  rolls  the  skies. 

2  Night  unto  night  his  name  repeats, 
The  day  renews  the  sound  ; 

Wide  as  the  heaven  on  which  he  sits, 
To  turn  the  seasons  round. 

3  'Tis  he  supports  my  mortal  ^ame, 
My  tongue  shall  speak  his  praise  ; 

My  sins  would  rouse  his  wrath  to  flame. 
And  yet  his  wrath  delays. 

HdKtmany  wretched  souls  have  fled., 

Ifmce  the  last  setting  sun  ; 
And  yet  thou  lengthenest  out  my  thread, 

And  yet  my  moments  run. 

5  Dear  God,  let  all  my  hours  be  thine, 
"While  I  enjoy  the  light; 
Then  shall  my  sun  in  smiles  decline, 
And  bring  a  pleasant  night. 

HYMN  254.     C  M. 

1  TT  OS  ANN  A  with  a  cheerful  sound, 
Xi     To  God's  upholding  hand  ; 
JRen  thousand  snares  attend  us  round, 

And  yet  secure  we  stand. 

2  That 'was  a  most  amazing  power, 
>  That  raised  us  with  a  word  ; 
And  every  day,  and  every  hour, 
r  We  lean  upon  the  Lord, 

X 


BIS  MORNING. 

3  The  evening  rests  our  weary  head, 

And  ang-cis  guard  the  rnom, 

We  wake,  and  we  admire  the  bed, 

That  was  not  made  our  tomb. 

4  The  rising-  morning  can't  assure 

That  we  shall  end  the  day  ; 
For  death  stands  ready  at  the  door, 
To  seize  our  lives  away. 

5  Our  breath  is  forfeited  by  sin, 

To  Cod's  avengmgflaw ; 
We  own  thy  grace,  immortal  King, 
In  every  gasp  we  draw. 

6  God  is  our  sun,  whose  daily  light, 

Our  joy  and  safety  brings  ■, 
Our  iecble  flesh  lies  safe,  at  night, 
Beneath  his  shady  wings. 

HYMN  255.    L.  M. 

1  £^i  OD  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice 
Or  Thr  cheerful  sun  makes  haste  to  rise, 
And,  like  a  giant,  doth  rejoice, 

To  run  his  journey  thro  the  skies. 

2  From  the  fair  chambers  of  the  east, 
Tht  circuit  of  his  race  begins  ; 
And  without  weariness  or  rest, 
Round  the  whole  earth  he  flies  and  shines. 

#3  O  like  the  sun,  may  I  fulfil 

ppointed  duties  of  the  day  ; 
With  ready  mind  and  .ctive  will, 
March  on  and  keep  my  heavenly  way. 

4  But  I  shall  rove  and  lose  the  race, 
If  God,  my  sun,  should  disappear. 
And  leave  me  iu      is  Worid's  wide  maze, 
To  follow  every  wandering  star. 


MORNING,  210 

5  Lord,  thy  commands  are  clean  and  pure, 
Enlightening-  our  beclouded  eyes  ; 
Thy  threatening/s  just,  thy  promise  sure, 
Thy  gospel  makes  the  simple  wise. 

5  Give  me  thy  counsel  for  my  guide, 
And  then  receive  me  to  thy  biiss  ; 
All  my  desires  and  hopes  beside, 
Are  faint  and  cold,  compared  with  this. 
HYMN  256     L.  M. 

1  "j^/I"^  God,  how  endless  Is  thy  love  ! 
It JL     Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies,  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spreadst  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours, 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  the  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command, 
:    To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days; 

Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand, 
Ik-man d  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

HYMN  257.     C.  M. 

I  1MT  Y  God  was  with  me  all  the  night, 
i_7jL    And  gave  me  sweet  repose  ; 
His  angels  watched  me  while  I  slept, 
Or  I  had  never  rose. 
i  Now,  for  the  mercies  of  the  night, 
■  My  humble  thanks  Til  pay  ; 
And  "unto  God  I'll  dedicate 
The  first  fruits  of  the  day. 

3  I •")  nV    st  o    'anger  -,fears  and  deaths^ 
Thy  goodness  I'll  adore  ; 
An    praist    hee  for    'tv  rrercies  p»3t^ 
Aad  humblv  hope  for  more. 
V2 


220  MORNING. 

4  My  life,  if  thou  preserve  my  life, 
Thy  sacrifice  shall  be  ; 
My  death,  when  death  shall  be  my  lot, 
Shall  join  my  soul  to  thee. 

HYMN  258.    C.  M. 

1  fjpHE  morning's  come,  the  sun  in  cast, 

JL      Now  gilds  the  rising  day  ; 
The  lark  forsakes  her  dewy  nest ; 
Arise,  my  soul,  and  pray, 

2  When  faith  presents  the  Saviour's  death, 

And  whispers,  he  is  mine, 
Sweetly  my  rising  hours  advance, 
And  peaceful  they  decline. 

3  When  such  my  views,  the  radiant  sun 

Sheds  a  more  sprightly  ray  ; 
All  naiure  smiles,  each  object  charms, 
I'll  sing  my  cares  away. 

4  Make  haste,  my  days,  and  reach  the  goal3 

And  bring  me  home  to  rest, 
To  the  dear  centre  of  my  soul, 
My  God,  my  Saviour's  breast. 

HYMN  259.     C.  M. 

1  T  ORD,  in  the  morning  I  will  send 
JLi     My  cries  to  reach  thy  ear  ; 
Tnou  art  my  father  and  my  friend, 

My  help,  forever  near. 

2  O  lead  me,  keep  me,  all  this  day, 

Near  thee  in  perfect  peace  ; 
Help  me  to  watch,  to  watch  and  pray, 
To  pray  and  never  cease. 

3  I  know  my  roving  feet  will  err, 

Unless  thou  be  my  guide  ; 

Warn  me  of  every  foe  and  snare, 

And  keep  me  near  thy  side, 


EVENING.  221 

4  Then  shall  I  pass  all  dangers  safe. 

And  tread  the  tempter  down  ; 
My  trust,  my  hope,  joy  and  relief, 
Shall  be  in  thee  alone. 

5  Then  let  my  moments  smoothly  run, 

And  sing  my  hours  away; 
Till  evening  shades  and  setting  suns 
Conclude  in  endless  day. 

HYMN  260.    C.  M. 

1  4  WAKE,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day, 
JjL    Unfold  thy  drowsy  eyes  ; 

And  burst  the  ponderous  chain  that  loadi 
Thine  active  faculties. 

2  God's  guardian  shield  was   round  me 

In  my  defenceless  sleep ;  [[spread, 

Let  him  have  all  my  waking  hours, 
Who  doth  my  slumbers  keep. 

3  I  for  this  hour  must  give  account. 

Before  God's  awful  throne  ; 
Let  not  this  hour  neglected  pass, 
As  thousands  more  have  done. 

4  Pardon,  O  God,  my  former  sloth. 

And  arm  my  soul  with  grace  ; 
As  rising  now,  I  seal  my  vows, 
To  prosecute  thy  ways. 


EVENING  HYMNS. 

HYMN  261.    CM. 
1  THREAD  Sovereign,  let  my  evening 
JLF     Like  holy  incense  rise ;  ([song1 

Assist  the  offering  of  my  tongue, 
To  reach  the  lofty  skies. 
t3 


223  EVENING. 

2  Thro  all  the  dangers  of  the  day, 

Thy  hand  was  siill  my  guard; 
And  still,  to  drive  my  wants  away 
Thy  mercy  stood  prepared. 

3  Perpetual  blessings  from  above 

Encompa&sed  me  around  ; 

But  O  how  few  returns  of  love 

Hath  my  Creator  found  ! 

4  What  have  I  done  for  him  t.Sat  died 

To  save  my  wretched  soul ; 

How  are  my  follies  multiplied, 

Fast  as  my  moments  roll  ! 

5  Lord.with  this  guilty  soul  of  mine, 

To  thy  dear  cross  I  fie    ; 
And  to  thy  grace  m;  S'»ui  resign, 
To  be  renewed  by  thee. 

6  Sprinkled  afresh  with  pardoning  blood, 

I  1.  y  me  down  to  rest, 
As  in  ihe  embraces  of  my  God, 
Or  on  my  Saviour's  breast. 

HYMN  .362.    L   M. 

1  npHUS  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on, 
JL      Thus  far  his  power  prolongs  my 

days, 
And  every  evening  sh'll  m^ke  Jrnmvn, 
Some  fresh  memorials  of  his  grace. 

£  Much  of  my  time  has  run  to  waste, 
And  I  perhaps,  am  near  my  l<ome, 
But  he  forgives  my  follies  past, 
He  gives  me  streng'.l   for  time  to  come. 

5  Hay  my  body  down  lo  sleep, 

Peace  is  the  pillow  for  my  bead  ;    ' 
While  well  appointed  angels  k< 
,  Their  watchful  stations  round  my  bed. 


EVENING.  22k, 

l  In  vain  the  sons  of  earth  or  hell, 
Tell  me  a  thousand  frightful  things  ; 
My  God  in  safety  makes  me  dwell, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  his  wings. 

Faith  in  his  name  forbids  my  fear. 
O  may  thy  presence  ne'er  depart ; 
And  in  the  morning  make  me  hear, 
The  loving  kindness  of  thy  heart. 

Thus,  when  the  night  of  death  shall  come 
My  flesh  shall  rest  beneath  the*  ground 
And  wait  thy  voice  to  rous<-  ny  tomb, 
With  sweet  salvation  in  the  sound. 

HYMN  253.     S.  M. 

THE  day  is  past  and  gone, 
The  evening  shades  appear  ; 
O  may  we  all  remember  well, 
The  night  of  death  is  near. 

We  lay  our  garments  by, 

Upon  our  beds  to  rest, 
So  death  will  soon  unrobe  us  all, 

Of  what  we  now  pos*ses 

Lord,  keep  us  safe  this  night, 

Secure  from  ail  our  fears  ; 
BeneaTh  the  pinions  of  thy  la&ey 

Till  morning  light  appeal's. 

And  when  we  early  rise, 

And  view  the  shiih  g  sun,,. 
May  we  set  out  to  win  the  pr;zc3 

And  after  glory  run. 

And  when  our  days  are  past, 

And  we  from  tune  remove, 
0  may  we  in  thy  bosora^pes*, 

The  bosom  of  thy  io \  $ 

T4       * 


224*  EVENING. 

HYMN  264.    L.  M. 

1  fl  LORY  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night, 
\Jf     For  all  the  blessings  of  the  light 
Keep  me,  O  keep  me,  King  of  kings, 
Beneath  the  shadow  of  thy  wings. 

2  Forgive  me,  Lord,  for  thy  dear  Son, 
The  ills  that  I  this  day  have  done  ; 
That  vrith  the  world,  myself  and  thee, 
I,  ere  I  sleep,  at  peace  may  be. 

3  Teach  me  to  live,  that  I  may  dread 
The  grave,  as  little  as  my  bed  ; 
Teach  me  to  die,  that  so  I  may 
Rise  glorious  at  the  awful  day. 

4  0  let  my  soul  in  thee  repose, 
And  with  sweet  sleep  my  eyelids  close, 
Sleep,that  shall  me  more  vigorous  make, 
To  serve  my  God,  when  I  awake. 

5  If  in  the  night  I  sleepless  lie, 
My  soul  with  heavenly  thoughts  supply ; 
Let  no  vain  dreams  disturb  my  rest, 
Nor  powers  of  darkness  me  molest. 

HYMN  265.     C.  M. 

1  FF1HY  daily  mercies,  O  my  GotI, 

JL      My  waking  thoughts  employ, 
And  while  I  meditate  on  thee, 
My  heart  is  tilled  with  joy. 

2  Thou  givest  me  rest  upon  my  bed, 

Soft  slumbers  to  my  eyes  ; 
Thy  goodness  is  again  renewed, 
When  in  the  morn  I  rise. 

3  Throughout  the  business  of  the  day, 

Thine  arm  doth  me  uphold  ; 
Amidst  the  terrors  of  the  night, 
Thy  presence  makes  me  bold. 


EVENING.  Z25 

Whether  in  sickness  or  in  health, 
Thy  grace  doth  me  sustain  ; 

Let  me,  O  Lord,  thy  favor  have, 
And  I  shall  ne'er  complain. 

Aided  by  thee,  I  need  not  fear 
The  powers  of  rich  or  great ; 

Their  pomp  and  wealth  I  covet  nott 
Nor  envy  all  their  state. 

6  Altho  the  fig-tree  blossom  not, 
Nor  vineyard  yield  increase ; 

In  thee,  my  Saviour  and  my  God, 
To  joy  I  will  not  cease. 

7  Altho  the  world  by  storms  be  tost, 

And  crumbled  into  dust ; 
Yet  still  in  thee  my  only  hope, 
I  will  securely  trust. 

SATURDAY  EVENING. 
HYMN  266.     C.  M. 

1  TQ  EGONE,my  wordly  cares,  away, 
_0     Nor  dare  to  tempt  my  sight, 
Let  me  begin  the  Sabbath  day, 

Before  I  end  this  night. 

2  Yes,  let  the  work  of  prayer  and  praise 

Employ  my  heart  and  tongue  ; 
Begin,  my  soul — thy  Sabbath  days 
Can  never  be  too  long. 

3  Let  the  past  mercies  of  the  week, 

Excite  a  grateful  flame  r 
Nor  let  my  tongue  refuse  to  speak 
Some  good  of  Jesus'  name. 

4  Jesus  !  how  pleasing  is  the  sound, 

How  worthy  of  thy  love  ; 
Why  is  my  heart  so  lifeless  found, 
Why  placed  no  more  above  1 
T  5 


22Q  FOR    THE    LORD'S    DAY. 

5  F  rgv    my  duiness,  clearest  Lord, 

And  qucken  ail  my  powers  ; 

Prepare  ;ne  to  attend  thy  word, 

T*  improve  the  sacred  hours. 

6  On  wings  of  expectation  borne, 

My  hopes  to  heaven  ascend  ; 

1 1  dig-  to  welcome  in  tne  morn, 

With  thee  the  day  to  spend. 

FOR  THE  LORD'S  DM'. 
HYMN  267.     L.  M. 

1  4  WAKE,  my  heart,  my  soul  arise, 
J\.     This  is  the  day  believers  prize  ; 
Improve  this  Sabbath,  then,  with  care, 
Another  may  not  be  thy  share. 

2  O. solemn  thought  !  Lord, give  me  power, 
Wisely  to  fill  up  every  hour  ; 

O  for  the  wings  of  faith  and  love, 
To  bear  my  heart  and  soul  above. 

.  3  Jesus,  assist,  nor  let  nie  fail 

To  worship  thee  within  the  veil ; 
To  glorify  thy  matchless  grace, 
To  see  the  beauties  of  thy  face. 

4  Go  with  me  to  thy  house  to-day, 

And  tune  my  heart  to  praise  and  pray  j 
Like  dew,  command  thy  word  to  fall, 
Refreshing,  quickening,  saving  all. 

5  Call  forth  my  thoughts,and  let  them  rove 
O'er  the  dear  pastures  of  thy  love  ; 

O  let  not  sin  prevent  my  rest, 

Nor  keep  me  from  my  Saviour's  breast. 

6  Give  to  thy  church  a  large  increase, 
.^-cnd  her  prosperity  and  peace  ; 
May  all    be  sairtts  in  Zion  say, 

O  happy,  happy,  happy  day  I 


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HYMN  268      L  M. 

HOW  welcome  to  the  saints,  when 
prest 
With  six  days  noise,  and  care,  and  toil, 
Is  the  returning  day  of  rest 
Which  frees  them  from  the  world  awhile. 
If  pinched  wjtli  poverty,  at  home, 
Or,  if  with  sharp  affliction  fed, 
It  makes  amends,  if  they  can  come 
To  God's  own  house  for  heavenly  bread. 

3  With  joy  they  iiasten  to  the  place, 
Where  they  their  Saviour  oft  have  met  j 
And  while  they  feast  u(>on  his  grace. 
Their  burdens  and  their  griefs  forget. 

4  This  favored  lot,  my  friends,  is  ours, 
May  we  the  privilege  improve  ; 

And  find  these  consecrated  hours, 
Sweet  earnests  of  ihe  joys  above. 

We  thank  thee  for  thy  day,  O  Lord, 
Here  we  thy  promised  presence  seek  j 
Open  thy  hands,  with  blessings  stored, 
And  give  us  manna  for  the  week. 


HYMN  269     S.  M. 

1  "IXfELCOME,  sweet  day  of  rest, 

▼  »       That  saw  the  Lord  arise  : 
Welcome  to  this  reviving  breast, 
And  these  rejoicing  eyes. 

2  The  King  himself  comes  near, 

And  feasts  his  saints  to  day ; 

Here  we  may  sit,  and  see  him 'here, 

And  love  and  praise  and  pray. 


228         FOR   THE   LORD'S   "BAY. 

3  One  day,  amidst  the  place 

Where  my  dear  God  has  been, 
Is  sweeter  than  ten  thousand  days 
Of  pleasurable  sin. 

4  My  willing  soul  would  stay, 

In  such  a  frame  as  this, ' 
And  sit  and  sing-  herself  away, 
To  everlasting  bliss. 

HYMN  270.    S.  M. 

1  DEE  what  a  living  stone 

^     The  builders  did  refuse  ; 
Yet  God  hath  built  his  church  thereon, 
In  spite  of  envious  Jews. 

2  The  scribe,  and  angry  priest, 

Reject  God's  only  Son, 
Yet  on  this  rock  shall  ZionresV 
As  the  chief  corner  stone. 

3  The  work,  O  Lord,  is  thine, 

And  wondrous  in  our  eyes  ; 
This  day  declares  it  all  divine, 
This  day  did  Jesus  rise. 

4  This  is  the  glorious  day, 

That  our  Redeemer  made  ; 

Let  us  rejoice  and  sing  and  pray, 

Let  all  the  church  be  glad. 

5  Hosanna  to  the  King, 

Of  David's  royal  blood  ; 
Bless  him,  ye  saints,  he  comes  to  bring 
Salvation  from  your  God. 

6  We  bless  thine  holy  word, 

Which  all  this  grace  displays, 
And  offer  on  thine  altar,  Lord, 
Our  sacrifice  of  praise. 


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TOR    THE    LORD'S    DAY.         229 
HYMN  271.    C.  M. 
REQUENT  the  day  of  God  returns, 
To  shed  its  quickening-  beams  ; 
And  yet  how  slow  devotion  burns, 
How  languid  are  its  flames  ! 

2  Accept  our  faint  attempts  to  love, 
Our  frailties,  Lord,  forgive, 
We  would  be  like  thy  saints  above, 
And  praise  thee  while  we  live. 

3  Increase,  O  Lord,  our  faith  and  hope, 
And  fit  us  to  ascend, 

Where  th'  assembly  ne'er  breaks  up, 
The  Sabbath  ne'er  shall  end. 

4  Where  we  shall  breathe  in  heavenly  air, 
With  heavenly  lustre  shine  ; 

Before  the  throne  of  God  appear, 
And  feast  on  love  divine. 

5  Where  we,  in  high  seraphic  strains, 

Shall  all  our  powers  employ  ; 
Delighted  range  the  blissful  plains, 
And  take  our  fill  of  joy. 

HYMN  272. 

OUR  Lord  is  risen  indeed, 
And  bids  his  members  rise, 

Ye  saints,  by  Jesus  freed, 

Pursue  him  to  the  skies  : 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  hath  made, 
Rejoice  and  be  forever  glad. 

On  this  triumphant  day, 
•    Peculiarly  his  own, 

He  calls  his  church  to  pray, 

And  sing  around  his  throne  : 
This  is  the  day  the  Lord  haih  made, 
Rejoice  and  be  forever  glad, 


230  SABBATH    EVENING. 

3  Jesus,  to  us  impact 

•,  resurrection's  power, 
i  teach  our  quickened  heart 
living  Lord  f  adore  : 

ie  with  the  redeemed  above, 
> icing  hi  thy  pardoning1  love. 

4  Us,  by  thy  grace,  assure 
Thou  dos    cur  sins  forgive  ; 

id  then  our  spirits  pure, 
Unto  thyself  receive  ; 
X    tceep  the  day  of  rest  above, 
Rejoicing-  in  thy  heavenly  love. 

HYMN  273.    L.  M. 

1  PIT  LINE  en  rthly  Sabb*  ths,Lord,we  love, 

But  lii^rt'j  a  nobler  re.st  above; 
our  laboring1  souls  aspire, 
olv  z  al  and  strong  desire. 
fatigues,  no  more  distress, 
nor  hell,  shall  reach  that  place  ; 
is,  to  mi  iglc  with  the  songs, 
irble  from  immortal  tongues. 

arms  of  raging  foes, 
i  break  .,ur  Long  repose, 
shade,  no  clouded  sun, 
I),  eternal  noon. 

VH  t.VEXLXG. 
MN  274    L  M. 

Lhe  -Jay  is  past, 

.  i  iLutav  prove  thy  last; 

-". ,    nirs  .rap roved  ? 

1     \\  as  Jebus  loved  I 

.  ,L.  tliou  find  in  Him, 

•e  to  redeezfii  ,; 


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What  vows  in  Zicn's  courts  were  made  ? 
Wnat  vows  by  thee  have  since  been  paid? 
How  did  I  hear,  and  sing-  and  pray  ? 
Have  I  improved  the  Lord's  own  day  ? 

0  that  like  John,  in  Patmos'  isle, 

1  might  enjoy  the  Spirit's  smile. 

4  Forever  let  me  cease  from  sin, 
And  now  a  holier  life  begin  • 
Deny  myself  each  sinful  sweet, 
And  always  lie  at  Jesus'  feet. 
O  that  my  memory  may  be  stored 
With  the  rich  treasures  of  God's  word  ; 
And  may  my  heart  still  strive  to  please, 
And  serve  the  Lord  throughout  my  da)  s. 

6  O  that  I  may  the  grace  partake, 

Off  Christ,  who  did  the  Sabba'th' make  ; 
And  may  I  meet  with  alt  my  friends 
In  heaven,  where  Sabbath  never  ends. 


A  VIEW  OF  IIEAVEjY. 

HYMN  275.    C.  M. 

1  CI  WEET  glories  rush  upon  my  sight, 
^      And  charm  my  wondering  eyes  ; 
The  regions  of  immortal  light, 

The  beauties  of  t  e  skies. 

2  All  hail,  ye  £>ir  celestial  shores  ! 
Ye  Lands  of  endless  day!  ~ 

Swift  on  my  view  your  prospect  pours, 

ind  drives  my  griefs  away. 

t  T  ere'b  a  delightful  clearness  now, 

M,  clouds  of"  doubt  a  i  gone, 

Fled  is  my  former  darkness  loo, 

Aiy  fears  a.v  all  Witha,a,>... 


232  A    VIEW  OF    HEAVEN. 

4  Short  is  the  passage,  short  the  space, 

Between  my  home  and  me; 
There,  there  behold  the  radiant  place, 
How  near  the  mansions  be. 

5  Immortal  wonders  !  boundless  things  ! 

In  those  bright  worlds  appear  ; 
Prepare  me,  Lord,  to  stretch  my  wings, 
And  in  those  glories  share. 

6  By  faith  I  feel  my  spirit  rise, 

My  heart  begins  t'  ascend  ; 
I'll  stretch  and  soar  above  the  skies, 
Where  raptures  never  end. 

HYMN  276.     C.  M. 

1  T7*ROM  thee,my  God,my  joys  shall  rise, 
JC       And  run  eternal  rounds  ; 
Beyond  the  limits  of  the  skies, 

And  all  created  bounds. 

2  The  holy  triumphs  of  my  soul, 

Shall  death  itself  outbrave; 
Leave  dull  mortality  behind,     " 
And  fly  beyond  the  grave. 

S  There,  where  my  blessed  Jesus  reigns, 
In  he»ven's  unmeasured  space, 
I'll  spend  a  long  eternity, 
In  pleasure  and  in  praise. 

4  Millions  of  years  my  wondering  eyes 

Shall  o'er  thy  beauties  rove; 
And  dn  Hess  ages  I'll  adore 
Chi  glories  of  thy  love. 

5  Swee.  J  :sus,  every  smile  of  thine 

Sir  11    res  i  indearments  bring; 
And  thousand  'astes  of  new  delight 
From  all  thy  graces  spring; 


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>  Haste,  my  beloved,  fetch  my  soul 

Up  to  thy  blest  abode  ; 
'    Fly,  for  my  spirit  longs  to  see 

I       My  Saviour  and  my  God. 
HYMN  277.    L.  M. 

RISE,  Christians,  rise,   who   love  the 
Lord, 
i   Whose  souls  are  quickened  by  his  word, 
Arise  and  shine,  your  light  is  come, 
God  is  our  father,  heaven  our  home. 
I  Christ  is  our  head,  he'll  ne'er  forsake 
His  members,  who  his  life  partake  ; 
The  life  he  gives  must  clearly  shine, 
That  all  may  own  it  is  divine. 

3  Let  it  appear,  by  all  we  do, 

i    That  God  has  formed  our  souls  anew  ; 
That  others  may  from  ruin  fly, 
And  join,  our  God  to  glorify. 

4  He  calls  us  one,  his  spouse,  his  bride, 
O  let  no  enemy  divide  ; 

i    Let  love  unite,  let  heavenly  flames 
Consume,  destroy,  all  party  names. 

5  O  !  Christians,  join  your  hearts  to  pray, 
Tho  hell  oppose  let  faith  obey, 

That  love,  sweet  fruit  of  gospel  light, 
May  chase  the  gloomy  shades  of  night. 

6  O  love,  we  want  no  other  tie, 

With  kings  and  courts  we  do  not  vie  ; 
By  framing  compacts,  forms  and  rules  5 
The  kingdom  is  within  our  souls. 

7  Lord  Jesus,  thee  our  king  we  own, 
Gather  thy  children  into  one  ; 
The  works  of  darkness  all  destroy, 
And  fill  the  world  with  light  and  joy. 

I    '  V 


234i  LOVE    TO     CHRIST. 

LOVE  TO  CHRIST. 
HYMN  278. 

1  "]Vf  Y  gcacious  Redeemer  I  love, 
_LtJL     His  praises  aloud  I'll  proclaim, 
And  join  with  the  armies  above, 

To  saout  his  adorable  name  ; 
To  gaze  on  his  glories  divine, 
Shall  be  my  eternal  employ, 
And  feel  them  incessantly  shine, 
My  boundless,  ineffable  joy. 

2  He  freely  redeemed  with  his  blood, 
My  soul  from  the  confines  of  hell, 
To  live  on  the  smiles  of  my  God, 
And  in  his  sweet  presence  to  dwell  ; 
To  shine  with  the  angels  of  light, 
"With  saints  and  with  seraphs  to  sing, 
To  view  with  eternal  delight, 

My  Jesus,  my  Saviour,  my  King. 

3  My  glorious  Redeemer,  1  long 
To  see  thee  descend  on  the  ckud, 
Amidst  a  bright  numberless  throng, 
And  mix  with  the  triumphing  croud; 
O  when  wilt  thou  bid  me  ascend, 

To  join  in  thy  praises  above  ? 

To  gaze  on  the  world  without  end, 

And  feast  on  thy  ravishing  love  ? 

4  No  sorrow,  nor  sickness,  nor  pain, 
Nor  sin,  nor  temptation,  nor  fear, 
Shall  ever  molest  me  again, 
Perfection  of  glory  reigns  there. 
This  soul  and  this  body  shall  shine 
In  robes  of  salvation  and  praise, 
And  banquet  on  pleasure  divine, 
Where  God  his  full  beauty  displays. 


LOVE    TO     CHRIST.  235 

Soon,  soon  shall  my  spirit  exchange 
This  cell  of  corruptible  clay 
For  mansions  celestial,  and  range 
Thro  realms  of  ineffable  day. 
The  crown  that  my  Saviour  bestows. 
Yon  permanent  sun  shall  outshine, 
My  joy  everlastingly  flows, 
My  God,  my  Redeemer  is  mine. 


HYMN  279.    L.  M. 

1  FfflHE  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace, 

X.    That  brightest  monument  of  praise, 
That  e'er  tie  God  of  love  designed, 
Employs  and  fills  my  laboring  mind. 

2  Ee^in,  my  soul,  the  heavenly  song, 
A  burden  for  an  angel's  tongue  ; 
When  Gabriel  sounds  these  awful  things* 
He  tunes  and  summons  all  his  strings. 

3  Proclaim  inimitable  love, 
Jesus,  the  Lord  of  worlds  above, 
Puts  off  the  beams  of  bright  array, 
And  veils  the  God  in   mortal  clay. 

4  He  that  distributes  crowns  and  thrones, 
Hangs  on  a  tree  and  bleeds  and  groans  ! 
The  Prince  of  life  resigns  his  breath, 
The  King  of  glory  bows  to  death. 

5  But  see  the  wonders  of  his  power, 
He  triumphs  in  his  dying*  hour  ; 
And  while  by  Satan's  rage  he  fell, 
He  dashed  the  rising  hopes  of  heii. 

6  Thus  were  the  hosts  of  death  subdued,   I 
And  sin  wss  drowned  in  Jesus'  blood  ; 
Then  he  arose  and  reigns  above, 

And  conquers  sinners  by  his  love, 
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236        LONGING   FOR   HEAVEN. 
LOJVGIjVG  FOR  HEATEK. 

HYMN  280.    C.  M. 

1  T}1  ARE  WELL,  vain   world,  Vm  going 
J?  home, 

My  Saviour  smiles  and  bids  me  come ; 
Bright  angels  beckon  me  away, 

To  sing  God's  praise  in  endless  day. 

2  I'm  glad  that  I  was  born  to  die. 

From  grief  and  woe  my  soul  shall  fly  ; 
Bright  angels  shall  convey  me  home, 
Away  to  New-Jerusalem. 

3  And  when  to  that  bright  world  I  fly, 

And  join  the  anthems  in  the  sky  ; 

0  then  my  happy  soul  shall  tell, 
My  Jesus  has  done  all  things  well. 

4  I  hope  to  meet  my  brethren  there, 

Who  once  dia  join  with  me  in  prayer ; 
Our  mourning  time  will  then  be  o'er, 
And  we  shall  live  to  die  no  more. 

5  I'll  praise  my  God  while  I  have  breath, 

I  hope  to  praise  him  after  death, 

1  h<ipe  to  praise  him  when  I  die, 

And  shout  salvation  as  I  fly. 

6  We  soon  shall  hear  the  solemn  sound— 

"Awake  ye  nations  under  ground  ; 
"  Arise  and  drop  your  dying  shrouds, 
"  And  meet  king  Jesus  in  the  clouds." 

7  There  I  shall  see  my  glorious  God, 

And  triumph  in  his  blest  abode  ; 
My  theme,  thro  all  eternity, 
Shall  glory,  glory,  glory,  be. 


LONGING  FOR    HEAVEN.  2.37 

HYMN  281.    C.  M. 

1  nHHERE  is  a  land  of  pare  delight, 

X      Where  saints  immortal  reign  ; 
Infinite  day  excludes  the  night, 
And  pleasures  banish  pain. 

2  Sweet  fields,  beyond  the  swelling  flood. 

Stand  dressed  in  living  green  ; 
So,  to  the  Jews,  old  Canaan  stood, 
While  Jordan  rolled  between. 

3  There  everlasting  spring  abides, 

And  never-withering  flowers  ; 
Death  like  a  narrow  sea  divides 
This  heavenly  land  from  ours. 

4  But  timorous  mortals  start  and  shrink, 

To  cross  this  narrow  sea ; 
And  linger,  shivering,  on  the  brink, 
And  fear  to  launch  away. 

5  O  could  we  make  our  doubts  remove, 

Those  gloomy  doubts  that  rise, 
And  see  the  Canaan  that  we  love, 
With  unbeclouded  eyes. 

6  Could  we  but  climb  where  Moses  stood, 

And  view  the  landscape  o'er, 
Not  Jordan's  stream,  nor  death's  cold 
flood, 
Could  fright  us  from  the  shore. 

HYMN  282.    C,  M. 

1  "JERUSALEM,  my  happy  home, 
•I      O  how  I  long  for  thee  ! 
When  shall  ray  sorrows  have  an  end, 

My  joys  when  shall  I  see  ? 

2  Thy  gardens  and  thy  pleasant  greens, 

My  study  long  have  been ; 
V  3 


238    LONGING  FOR  HEAVEN. 

Such  sparkling-  gems  by  human  sight 
Have  never  yet  been  seen. 

3  Thy  walls  are  all  of  precious  stone, 

Most  glorious  to  behold  ; 
Thy  gates  are  richly  set  with  pearl, 
Thy  streets  are  paved  with  gold. 

4  If  heaven  be  thus  glorious,  Lord, 

What  is  it  keeps  me  thence  ? 
What  folly  'tis  that  I  should  dread 
To  die  and  go  from  hence. 

5  Reach  down,   reach  down  thine  arm  of 

And  cause  me  to  ascend,  [grace, 

Where  congregations  ne'er  break  up, 
And  Sabbaths  never  end. 

6  Jesus,  my  love's  to  glory  gone, 

Him  will  I  go  and  see  ; 
And  all  my  friends,  on  earth  below, 
I  hope  will  follow  me. 

7  My  friends,  I  bid  you  all  adieu, 

I  leave  you  in  God's  care, 
And  if  on  earth  we  meet  no  more, 
Go  on,  I'll  meet  you  there. 

8  There  we  shall  meet,  and  no  more  part, 

All  heaven  shall  ring  with  praise, 
While  Jesus'  love,  in  every  heart, 
Shall  tune  the  song,  «  Free  grace." 

9  Millions  of  years  around  may  roll, 

Our  songs  shall  still  abound  ; 
While  raptures  burst  from  every  soul, 
In  sweet  melodious  sound. 

10  When  we've  been  there  ten  thousand 

Bright  shining  as  the  sun,  [years, 

We've  no  less  days  to.s'ug  God's  praise, 
Than  when  we  first  begun. 


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LONGING    FOR    HEAVEN.        239 
HYMN  283.    C.  M. 

N  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand, 
And  cast  a  wishful  eye 
To  Canaan's  fair  and  happy  land, 

Where  my  possessions  lie. 
O  the  transporting-,  rapturous  scene, 

That  rises  to  my  sight ! 
Sweet  fields  arrayed  in  living"  green, 
And  rivers  of  delight. 

There  generous  fruit,  that  never  fails, 

On  trees  immortal  grow  ; 
There  rocks  and  hills  and  brooks  and 

With  milk  and  honey  flow.         [vales, 

All  o'er  those  wide  extended  plains, 

Shines  one  eternal  day ; 
There  God,  the  sun,  forever  reigns, 

And  scatters  night  away. 
No  chilling  winds  nor  poisonous  breath, 

Can  reach  that  healthful  shore ; 
Sickness  and  sorrow,  pain  and  death, 

Are  felt  and  feared  no  more. 
When  shall  I  reach  that  happy  place, 

And  be  forever  blest  ? 
When  shall  I  see  my  Saviour's  face, 

And  in  his  bosom  rest  ? 

Filled  with  delight,  my  raptured  soul, 

Would  here  no  longer  stay; 
Tho  Jordan's  waves  around-me  roll, 
:  Fearless  I'd  launch  away. 

Yes,  I'd  surmount  the  swelling  flood, 

If  Jesus  bid  me  come ; 
While  leaning  on  my  Saviour,  God, 

I'd  safely  reach  my  home. 


£40        LONGING   FOR    HEAVEN. 
HYMN  284.     L.  M. 

1  TESUS,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone, 
•I      He  whom  I  fix  my  hopes  upon : 
His  track  I  see,  and  I'll  pursue, 
The  narrow  way,  till  him  I  view. 

2  The  way  the  holy  prophets  went, 
The  road  that  leads  from  banishment  \ 
The  King's  high  way  of  holiness, 

I'll  go,  for  all  his  paths  are  peace. 

3  This  is  the  way  I  long  have  sought, 
And  mourned  because  I  found  it  not ; 
My  grief  my  burden  long  has  been, 
Because  I  was  not  saved  from  sin. 

4  The  more  I  strove  against  its  power, 
1  felt  its  weight  and  guilt  the  more  ; 
Till  late  I  heard  my  Saviour  say, 

"  Come  hither,  soul,  I  am  the  way." 

5  Lo  !  glad  I  come,  and  thou,  blest  Lamb, 
Shalt  take  me  to  thee  as  I  am  ; 

My  sinful  self  to  thee  1  give, 
Nothing  but  love  shall  I  receive. 

6  Now  will  I  tell  to  sinners  round, 
What  a  dear  Saviour  I  have  found  ; 
I'll  point  to  thy  redeeming  blood, 
And  say  "  behold  the  way  to  God." 

HYMN  285.     C.  M. 

1  XT*  A.HTII  has  engrossed  my  love  too 
JCi  '  Tis  time  I  lift  mine  eyes  [long, 
Upward,  dear  Father,  to  thy  throne, 

And  to  my  native  skies. 

2  There  the  blest  Man,  my  Saviour,  sits, 

The  Lord,  how  bright  he  shines  ; 
And  scatters  peace  and  great  delights 
On  all  the  happy  minds. 


LODGING    FOR    HEAVEN.         241 

3  Seraphs,  with  elevated  strains, 

Circle  the  throne  around ; 
And  move  and  charm  the  starry  plains, 
With  an  immortal  sound. 

4  Jesus,  the  Lord,  their  harps  employs, 

Jesus,  my  love,  they  sing ; 
Jesus,  the  life  of  both  our  joys, 
Sounds  sweet  from  every  string. 

5  Hark !  how  beyond  the  narrow  bounds 

Of  time  and  space  they  run, 
And  echo,  in  majestic  sounds, 
The  Godhead  of  the  Son. 

6  Now  let  me  mount  and  join  their  song-, 

And  be  an  angel  too ; 
My  heart,  my  hand,  my  ear,  my  tongue? 
Here's  joyful  work  for  you. 

7  I  would  begin  the  music  here,, 

And  so  my  soul  should  rise  ; 
O  for  some  heavenly  notes,  to  bear 

My  passions  to  the  skies. 
B  There  ye  that  love  my  Saviour,  sit, 

There  I  would  fain  have  p?;'ce  ; 
[    Among  your  thrones,  or  at  your  £eett 


HYMN  236. 

YATN,  delusive  world,  adieu. 
With  all  of  creature  good  ; 
Only  Jtfsus  i°\\  pursue, 

■  Who  bought  me  with  his  blood  ! 
All  thy  pleasures  I  forego, 

I  trample  on  thy  wealth  with  pride : 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know. 
And  Je«us  crucified. 
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24:2        LONGING    FOR    HEAVEN, 

2  Other  knowledge  J  disdain, 

'Tis  all  but  vanity  ; 
Christ,  the  Lamb  of  God,  was  slain. 

He  tasted  death  for  me  ! 
Me  to  save  from  endless  woe, 

The  sin-atoning  Saviour  died, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified. 

3  Here  will  I  set  up  my  rest, 

My  fluctuating  heart, 
From  the  heaven  of  his  breast, 

Shall  never  more  depart : 
Whither  should  a  sinner  go  ? 

His  wounds  for  me  stand  open  wide, 
Only  Jesus  will  I  know, 

And  Jessus  crucified. 

4  Him  to  know  is  life  and  peace, 

And  pleasure  without  end  ; 
All  my  happiness  be  this, 

On  Jesus  to  depend  : 
Daily  in  his  grace  to  grow, 

And  ever  in  his  faith  abide; 
Oniy  Jesus  will  1  know, 

\nd  Jesus  crucified. 

£  0  that  I  could  all  invite, 

This  saving  truth  to  prove. 
Show  the  length  and  breadth  and  height 

And  depth  of  Jesus'  love  ! 
Fain  I  would  to  sinners  show, 

The  blood  by  faith  alone  applied, 
Only  Jesus  will  1  know, 

And  Jesus  crucified !  • 


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THE  LORD'S  PRAYER  IMITATED.   242 

THE  LORD'S  PRATER  IMITATED. 
HYMN  287. 

1  "BLATHER  supreme!  all  nature's  God, 
J?      Display  thy  majesty  abroad, 

And  in  full  glory  shine  ; 
To  thy  great  name  be  honors  paid, 
Throughout  all  worlds  which  thou  |ast 

Let  earth,  the  chorus  join.         [made  p. 

2  Here  place  the  throne,  and  at  thy  feet 
Make  all  thy  stubborn  foes  submit, 

And  own  thy  sovereign  sway  ; 
Thine  influence  far  and  wide  extend, 
Till  haughty  rebels  lowly  bend, 

And  cheerfully  obey. 

3  Oh,  let  thy  perfect  will  be  done, 

:    Not  by  those  heavenly  hosts  alone, 
Who 're  winged  with  love  and  zeal ; 
"We  too,  with  love  and  zeal  would  rise> 
And  catch  the  ardor  of  the  skies, 
And  fly  to  do  thy  will. 

O  thou  who  art  both  wise  and  good, 
We  trust  thee  for  our  daily  food, 

And  what  thou  seest  is  best ; 
Our  foolish  wishes,  Lord,  deny, 
But  kindly  nature's  wants  supply^ 

To  thee  we  leave  the  rest. 

Teach  us  the  needy  to  relieve, 
Our  foes  to  pity  and  forgive, 

And  conquer  them  with  love ; 
As  we  to  others  mercy  show, 
Thy  mercy,  Lord,  on  us  bestow, 

And  all  our  guilt  remove. 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  guard  pur  bearts, 
Against  the  tempter's  guilejul  arts, 
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244        GOD,  THE   THUNDERER. 

And  every  dangerous  snare  ; 
Or  if  we  once  should  go  astray, 
Teach  us  again  to  find  the  way, 

And  walk  with  better  care. 

7  Thy  name  with  reverence  we  adore, 
For  thine's  the  glory,  thine  the  power, 

And  thine  the  right  to  reign  ; 
In  thy  dominion  we  rejoice, 
To  thy  commands  our  hearts  and  voice 

Unite  and  say  amen. 

GOD,  THE  THUNDERER. 
HYMN  28S.    C.  BE. 
1   O IXG  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts 
O     And  thou,  O  earth,  adore; 
Let  death  and  hell,  thro  all  their  coasts. 
Stand  trembling  at  his  power. 

3  His  sounding  chariot  shakes  the  sky; 

He  makes  the  clouds  his  throne  ; 
There  all  his  stores  of  lightning  lie, 

Till  vengeance  darts  them  down. 
-3  His  nostrils  breathe  out  fiery  streams. 

And  from  his  awful  tongue 
A  sovereign  voice  divides  the  flames, 

And  thunder  roars  along. 

4  Think,  O  my  soul,  the  dreadful  day, 

When  this  incensed  God 
Shall  rend  the  sky,  and  burn  the  sea, 
And  fling  his  WTath  abroad. 

5  What  shall  the  wretch,  the  sinner  do  I 

He  once  defied  the  Lord ; 

*  Written  in  a  sadden  storm  of  tkuiuls^ 


THE    RUIN  0#    ANTICHRIST.   245 

But  he  shall  dread  the  Thunderer  now, 
And  sink  beneath  his  word. 
6  Tempests  of  angry  fire  shall  roll, 
To  blast  the  rebel  worm, 
And  beat  upon  his  naked  soul, 
In  one  eternal  storm. 

THE  RUIN  OF  ANTICHRIST, 

HYMN  289.    C.  M. 

Isaiah  ixiii,  4— T . 

1  "TT  LIFT  my  banner/*  saitb  the  Lord, 

JL     "  Where  Antichrist  hath  stood ; 
"  The  city  of  my  gospel  foes, 
»  Shall  be  a  field  of  blood. 

2  "  My  heart  hath  studied  j  ust  revenge-, 

"  And  now  tne  day  appears, 
"  The  day  of  my  redeemed  is  come, 
"To  wipe  away  their  tears. 

3  "  Quite  weary  has  my  patience  grown, 

'*  And  bids  my  fury  go  ; 
**  Swift  as  the  lightning  it  shall  move, 
"  And  be  as  fatal,  too. 

4  "  I  called  for  helpers,  but  in  vain, 

"  Then  has  my  gospel  none  i 
"  Well,  mine  own  arm  has  might  enough, 
"  To  crush  my  foes,  alone. 

5  "*'  Slaughter  and  my  devouring  sword, 

"  Shall  walk  the  streets  around ; 
"  Babel  shall  reel  beneath  my  stroke, 
"  And  stagger  to  the  ground." 

6  Thine  honors,  O  victorious  King ! 

Thine  own  right  hand  shall  raise ; 
While  we  thine  awful  vengeance  sing, 
And  our  deliverer  praise. 
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216  LATTER    DAY    GLORY. 

LATTER  DAY  GLORY. 

HYMN  290.    L  M. 

Christ's   kingdom   among   the    Gentiles. 
Psalm  Ixxii. 

1  TESUS  shall  reign  where  e'er  the  sun 
q3      Dots  his  successive  journies  run  ; 
His  kingdom  stretch  from  shore  to  shore; 
TiJl  moons  shall  wax  and  wane  no  more, 

2  Behold  the  nations  with  their  kings  : 
There  Europe  her  best  tribute  brings, 
From  north  to  south  the  princes  meet, 
To  pay  their  homage  at  his  feet. 

3  T;iere,  Persia,  glorious  to  behold, 
And  India  shines  in  eastern  gold  ; 
While  western  empires  own  their  Lord, 
Aud  savage  tribes  attend  his  word. 

4  Eftf  him  shall  endless  prayer  be  made, 
And  endless  praises  crown  his  head  ; 
His  name  like  sweet  perfume  shall  rise, 
With  every  morning  sacrifice. 

5  People  and  realms  of  every  tongue, 

D  v  11  on  his  love  with  sweetest  song ; 
And  infant  voices  shall  proclaim, 
Their  early  blessings  on  his  name. 

6  Blessings  abound  where'er  he  reigns, 
The  joyful  prisoner  bursts  his  chains, 
The  weary  find  eternal  rest, 

find  all  the  sons  of  want  are  blest. 

7  Where  he  displays  his  healing  power, 
Death  and  the  curse  are  known  no  more ; 
In  him  the  tribes  of  Adam  boast 

More  bkssings  than  their  Father  lost.- 


LATTER    DAY    GLORY.  247 

3  Let  every  creature  rise  rind  bring", 
Peculiar  honors  to  our  king  ; 
Angels  descend  with  songs  again, 
And  earth  repeat  the  loud— Amen. 

HYMN  291.     L.  M. 

1  tT^W  many  years  has  man  been  driven, 
JjL  Far  offfrom  happiness  and  heaven? 
When  wilt  thou,  gracious  Lord,  restore 
Thy  wandering  church,to  roam  no  more? 

2  Six  thousand  years  are  nearly  past, 
Since  Adam  was  from  Eden  cast ; 
And  ever  since  his  fallen  race 
From  age  to  age  abuse  thy  grace. 

3  When  will  the  happy  trump  proclaim, 
The  judgment  of  the  martyred  Lamb  t 
When  shall  the  captive  troops  be  frees 
And  keep  th'  eternal  jubilee  ? 

4  Hasten  it,  Lord,  in  every  land, 

Send  thou  thine  angels,  and  command  ; 
"Go  sound  deliverance  ;  loudly  blow 
"Salvation  to  the  saints  below." 

5  We  want  to  see  the  duy  appear, 
The  promised,  great  Sabbatic  year, 
When  far  from  grief  and  sin  and  hell, 
Israel  in  ceaseless  peace  shall  dwell. 

6  Till  then  we  will  net  let  thee  rest, 
Thou  still  shalt  hear  our  strong  request, 
And  this  our  daily  prayer-shall  be, 
Lord,  sound  the  trump  of  jubilee. 

HYMN  292.     L.  M. 

1  *|"  OUD  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound, 
JLi  And  spread  the  joyful  tidings  roundj 
Let  every  soul  with  transport  hear, 
And  hail  the  Lord's  accepted  year, 
w  4< 


218  LATTER    DAY    GLORT. 

2  Ye  debtors,  whom  he  gives  to  know. 
That  you  ten  thousand  talents  owe, 
When  humble  at  his  feet  you  fall, 
Your  gracious  God  forgives  them  all. 

3  Slaves  that  have  borne  the  heavy  chain 
Of  sin,  and  hell's  tyrannic  reign, 

To  liberty  assert  your  claim, 

And  bless  the  great  Redeemer's  name* 

4  The  rich  inheritance  of  heaven, 
Your  joy,  your  boast,  is  freely  given: 
Fair  Salem  your  arrival  waits, 
With  golden  streets  and  pearly  gates, 

5  Her  blest  inhabitants,  no  more, 
Bondage  and  poverty  deplore  ; 

No  debt  but  love,  immensely  great, 
Their  joy  still  rises  with  their  debt. 

6  O  happy  souls,  that  know  the  sound, 
Celestial  light  their  steps  surround, 
And  show  the  jubilee  begun, 
Which  thro  eternal  years  shall  run. 

HYMN  293.     C.  M. 
i  prayer  for  Missionaries. 
TIE  AT  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Are  by  creation  thine  ; 
And  in  thy  works,  by  all  beheld, 
Thy  radiant  glories  shine. 

2  But,  Lord,  thy  greater  love  has  sent 

Thy  gospel  to  mankind, 
Unveiling  what  rich  stores  of  grace 
Are  treasured  in  thy  mind. 

3  Lord.when  shall  these  glad  tidings  spread 

The  spacious  earth  around, 
Till  every  tribe  and  every  soul 
Shall  hear  the  joyful  sound  } 


G1 


LATTER    DAY    GLORY.  249 

O  when  shall  Afric's  sable  sons 

Enjoy  the  heavenly  word  ; 
And  vassals  long  enslaved,  become 

The  freed  men  of  the  Lord. 
When  shall  the  untutored  heathen  tribes, 

A  dark  bewildered  race, 
Sit  down  at  our  Immanuel's  feet, 

And  learn  and  feel  his  grace  ? 
Haste,  sovereign  mercy,  and  transform 

Their  cruelty  to  love  ; 
Soften  the  Tyger  to  the  Lamb, 

The  Vulture  to  the  Dove. 

Smile,  Lord,  on  each  divine  attempt 

To  spread  thy  gospel  rays  ; 
And  build,on  sin's  demolished  throne^ 

The  temples  of  thy  praise. 

HYMN  294.    C.  M. 

Psalm  it,  8. 

1  T7^  ATHER,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged 
3l      To  thine  exalted  Son, 

That  thro  the  nations  of  the  earth, 
Thy  word  of  life  shall  run  ? 

2  "  Ask,  and  I  give  the  heathen  lands 

"  For  thine  inheritance  ; 
"  And  to  the  world's  remotest  shores 
"  Thine  empire  shall  advance." 

3  Hast  thou  not  said,  the  blin4ed  Jews 

Shall  their  Redeemer  own ; 
I    While  Gentiles  to  his  standard  croud, 
And  bow  before  his  throne, 

4  Are  not  all  kingdoms,  tribes  and  tongues, 

Under  th'  expanse  of  heaven, 
To  the  dominion  of  thy  Son, 
Without  exemption,  given  } 
w  5 


258  LATTER    DAY    GLORY. 

5  From  east  to  west,  from  north  to  south , 
Then  be  his  name  adored  ! 
Europe,  with  ail  thy  millions,  shout 
Hosannas  to  the  Lord. 
5  Asia  and  Africa,  resound 

From  shore  to  shore  his  fame  $ 
And  thou,  America,  in  songs, 
Redeeming  love  proclaim. 

HYMN  295. 

1  1~VER  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness, 
\J     Look,  my  souh  be  still  and  gaze, 
All  the  promises  do  travail, 
AVith  a  glorious  day  of  grace; 

Blest  jubilee, 
Let  thy  glorious  morning  dawn. 

3  Let  die  Indian,  let  the  negro, 
Let  the  rude  barbarian  see, 
That  divine,  and  glorious  conquest, 
Once  obtained  on  Calvary  ; 

Let  the  gospel 
Loud  resound  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  Kingdoms  wide  that  sit  in  dai'kness, 
Grant  them,  Lord,  the  glorious  light, 
And  from  eastern  coasts  to  western, 
May  the  morning  chase  the  night, 

And  redemption 
Fill  the  world  with  joy  and  praise. 

4i  May  the-^ldrious  day  approaching, 
From  Egyptian  darkness  down, 
And  the  everlasting  gospel, 
Spread  abroad  thy  holy  name  ; 

All  the  borders, 
Of  the  great  Immanuel's  land. 


LATTER    DAY    GLORY.  251 

Fly  abroad,  thou  mighty  Saviour, 
Win  and  conquer,never  cease, 
May  thy  lasting-  wide  dominions, 
Multiply  and  still  increase : 

Sway  thy  sceptre, 
Saviour,  all  the  world  around. 

HYMN  2^6.     C.  M. 
Itev.  xxis  1 — 4. 

L  "T  O  what  a  glorious  sight  appears, 
JLd     To  our  believing  eyes, 

I  The  earth  and  seas  are  passed  away, 

And  the  old  rolling  skies. 

B  From  the  third  heaven,  where  God  re* 

That  holy,  happy  place,  [sides, 

f    The  New-Jerusalem  comes  down, 

Adorned,  with  shining  grace. 
B  Attending  angels  shout  for  joy,. 

And  the  bright  armies  sing, 
'    "  Mortals,  behold  the  sacred  seat, 

"  Of  our  descending  King. 

II  "The  God  of  glory,  down  to  men, 

4<  Removes  his  blest  abode ; 
1    «  Men,  the  dear  objects  of  his  grace, 
"  And  he  the  loving  God. 

"  His  own  soft  hand  shall  wipe  the  tears,, 

"From  every  weeping  eye-; 
"  And  pains   and  groans  and  griefs  and 

"  And  death  itself,  shall  die."     [fears 

5  How  long,  dear  Saviour,  O  how  long 
Shall  this  bright  hour  delay  ; 
Fly  swiftly  round  ye  wheels  of  time, 
And  bring  the  welcome  day. 


252        VICTORY    OVER    DEATH. 
VICTORY  OVER  DEATH. 

HYMN  297.    C.  M. 
Luke  ii,  27 — 33. 

1  X  ORD,  at  thy  temple  we  appear, 
JLA     As  happy  Simeon  came, 

And  hope  to  meet  our  Saviour  here  ; 
O  make  our  joys  the  same. 

2  With  what  divine  and  vast  delight, 

The  good  old  man  was  filled, 
V/hen  fondly  in  his  withered  arms 
He  clasped  the  holy  child. 

3  "  Now  I  can  leave  this  world,"  he  cried, 

"  Behold  thy  servant  dies  ; 
"  I've  seen  thy  great  salvation,  Lord, 
"  And  close  my  peaceful  eyes. 

4  "  Th;s  is  the  light  prepared  to  shine, 

"  Upon  the  Gentile  lands  ; 
"  Thine  Israel's  glory,  and  their  hope, 
"  To  break  their  slavish  bands." 

5  Jesus, the  vision  of  thy  face 

Hath  overpowering  charms ; 
Scarce  shall  I  feel  death's  cold  embrace, 
If  Christ  be  in  my  arms. 

6  Then,  while  ye  hear  mv  heart  strings 

How  sweet  my  moments  roll,   [break, 
A  mortal  paleness  on  my  cheek, 
And  glory  in  my  soul. 


NEW-YEAR.  251 

XEW-YEAR. 

HYMN  298,    CM. 

1  QING  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise,, 
kJ     All  praise  to  him  belongs  ; 

He  who  lengthens  out  our  days,  x 
Demands  oar  choicest  songs  % 

His  providence  hath  brought  us  thro 
Another  various  year ; 

We  all,  with  vows  and  anthems  new9 
Before  his  throne  appear. 

2  Father,  thy  mercies  past  we  own, 

And  thy  continued  care  ; 
To  thee  presenting,  thro  thy  Son, 

All  that  we  have  and  are : 
Our,  residue  of  days  and  hours, 

Thine,  wholly  thine,  shall  be; 
And  all  our  consecrated  powers 

We  sacrifice  to  thee. 

HYMN  299,    C.  M. 

1  A  ND  now,  my  soul,  another  ye%? 
ilJL     Of  thy  short  lifo  is  past ; 

I  cannot  long  continue  here, 
This  year  may  be  my  last. 

2  Now  a  new  scene  of  time  begin?,, 

I'll  start  afresh  for  heaven  ;  ' 
Seek  daily  pardon  for  my  sinss 
In  Christ  so  freely  given, 


A* 

INDEX, 

TO  FIND  A  HYMN  SUITABLE  TO  ANY 
TIME  OR  CIRCUMSTANCE. 


Invitation       - 
Awakening        - 

Penitential 

Backslider  returning-  to  God 

Repenting  Sinner 

Supplication      - 

Trusting  in  the  Promises  of  God 

The  Love  and  Beauties  of  Christ 

Incarnation  of  Christ 

Rejoicing  in  God        - 

The  Christian  warfare    - 

Washing  of  Feet 

Love  and  Union     - 

Praises  of  God  - 

Adoption        - 

Sufficiency^ the  Holy  Scriptures 

E>c-llency  of  the  Scriptures 

Majesty  of  God 

Goodness  of  God 

The  Golden  Rule 

For  a  bed  of  Sickness    - 

The  afflicted  Saint     - 

For  the  Lord's  Supper 

Sufferings  of  Christ 

Christian  Love 

Trusting  in  Christ     - 

The  Good  Shepherd    .  - 

Pai  ving  of  Christians 

Ju.gnrunt 

Funeral  Hymns 


Z53 


Hymn' 

To  be  sung  before  Sermon 

230 

Between  Prayer  and  Sermon 

-    237 

\fter  Sermon          - 

238 

dismission         ~ 

-     240 

?ast  Day,  on  account  of  national  € 

judg- 

ments 

-    243 

Drdination  of  a  Minister 

247 

Ordination  of  Deacons 

243 

Illness  of  a  Minister 

-    249 

Baptism                                         * 

-    250 

Morning  Hymns     - 

251 

Evening  Hymns          - 

-    261 

The  Lord's  Day     - 

267 

sabbath  Evening-       - 

-    274 

\  view  of  Heaven 

275 

Love  to  Christ            - 

278 

Longing  for  Heaven 

-    280 

Lord's  Prayer,  imitated 

287 

God  the  Thunderer 

-    288 

Ruin  of  Antichrist 

2S9 

Latter  day  Glory        - 

-    290 

Victory  over  Death 

297 

Christmas  (see  Incarnation  of  Chr] 

st)  96,133 

Jtfew-Year      - 

-        298 

AN 

INDEX, 

TO  FISTD  ANT  HT31N  BY  THE   Fin  ST  LINE. 

A  Hyr, 

Afflicted  Saint,  to  Christ  draw  near  17 

Alas  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  19 
Ah  !  wretched  souls,  who  strive  in  vain    I: 

A  charge  to  keep  I  have  G 

All  glory  to  God  in  the  sky  U 

Almighty  love  inspire  14 
Amazing-  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound     10 

Am  I  a  soidier  of  the  cross  11 

And  can  1  yet  delav  4 

And  let  this  feeble" body  fail  22, 

And  must  this  body  die  24 

And  now,  my  soul,  another  year  29 

Approach,  my  soul,  the  mercy  seat  o 

As  Jacob  did  in  days  of  old  5 

A  solemn  march  we  make  22 

Awake,  my  soul,  in  joyful  lays  14 

Awake,  my  soul,  to  meet  the  day  26 

Awake,  my  heart,  my  soul,  arise  26 

Away  from  every  mortal  care  23 

B 
Begin,  my  tongue,  some  heavenly  theme  7; 

Begone  unbelief  11; 

Begone  my  worldly  cares,  away  26( 
Behold  the  wretch" whose  lust  and  wine  2< 

Behold  the  love,  the  grace  of  God  13 

Behold  the  lofty  sky  14  \j 

Behold  the  morning  sun  25; 

Blest  are  the  humble  souls  who  see  Z 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds  20h 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love  21( 

Blow  ye  the  trumpet,  blow  J 

Beset  with  snares  on  every  hand  5i 


index.  237 

...  Hymn. 

Beside  the  gospel  pool  3  > 

Broad  is  the  road  that  leads  to  death  21 

Brethren,  cast  your  eyes  around  99 

Be  still  my  heart,  these  anxious  cares  118 

JJBlest  Redeemer,  how  divine  174 

3y  faith  in  Christ  I  walk  with  God  169 

3y  various  maxims,  forms  and  rules  80 

C 

children  of  the  heavenly  King-  147 

j  Jhildren  of  God,  renounce  your  fears  203 

'  Confirm  the  hope  thy  word  allows  233 

jjftriat  is  set  on  Zion's  hill  123 

Some,  dearest  Lord,  descend  and  dwell    65 

ome,  weary  souls,  with  sin  distressed    13 

;ome  ye  sinners,  poor  and  needy  2 

■  Jome,  sinners,  to  the  gospel  feast,  3 

fame,  humble  sinner,  in  whose  breast  ST 

ome,  my  soul,  thy  suit  prepare  46 

Jlome,  thou  Fount  of  every  blessing  49 

j  pome  ye  that  love  the  Lord  108 

J  :ome,  my  Christian  friends  &  brethren  138 

J  'ome  away  to  the  skies  14 j 

J  lome  let  me  love,  or  is  my  mind  190 

«]  !o:ne  let  us  use  the  grace  divine  200 

fonsider  all  my  sorrows   Lord  179 

D 

>eath,  'tis  a  melancholy  day  220 

tear  refuge  of  my  weary  soul  202 

Hdst  thou,  dear  Jesus,  suffer  shame  51 

'  hsmiss  us  with  thy  blessing,  Lord  240 

JJread  Sovereign,  let  my  evening  song  261 

E 

arth  has  engrossed  my  love  too  long  285 

acouraged  by  thy  word  57 

V 

aith  is  the  brightest  evidence  76 

3!  utaer  of  mercies,  in  thy  word  156 


25S  INDEX; 

Hymn. 

Fair  Zion's  King,  we  humbly  own  24H 

Father  Supreme,  all  nature's  God  287 

Father,  is  not  thy  promise  pledged  29' 

Farewell,  vain  world,  I'm  going-  home  28; 

Far  from  my  tho'ts,  vain  world,  begone  IOC 
Farewell,  loving  Christians,  the  time  is  20^ 

FareAvcll,  my  friends,  I  must  be  gone  21 

Frequent  the  day  of  Cod  return^  271 

From  all  that's  mortal,  all  that's  vain  11. 

From  whence  doth  this  union  arise  12? 

From  foes  that,  rouad  us  rif-e  .  24. 
From  thee,  my  God,  my  jovs  shall  rise  27( 

G 

G7orious  things  of  thee  are  spoken  7\ 

Glory  to  thee,  my  God,  this  night  26 

Gracious  Lord,  incline  thine  ear  5. 

Great  Father  of  each  perfect  gift  6< 

Great  God,  the  nations  of  the  earth  29.' 
God  is  the  refuge  of  his  saints 
God  of  my  childhood  and  my  youth, 

God  the  eternal  awful  name  1  6 

God  of  my  life,  look  gently  down  1  \\< 

God  of  the  morning,  at  whose  voice  25. 

Great  Shepherd  of  thine  Israel  5 

H 

Hark,  my  soul,  it  is  the  Lord  9 
Hark  brethren, don'tyou  hear  the  sound  Hi 

Happy  the  man  whose  cautious  steps  17- 

Hear  what  the  voice  from  heaven  22 
Hark  !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  22' 

He  dies,  the  friend  of  sinners  dies  19 

How  short  and  hasty  is  our  life  2 

How  snd  our  state  by  nature  is  2 
How  free  the  fountain  Hows 

How  vain  are  all  things  here  below  6 

How  oft  have  sin  and  Satan  strove  8 

Hew  sweet  the  name  ©f  Jesus  sounds  9i 


INDEX.  239 

Hymn. 
How  tedious  and  tasteless  the  hours  92 
Hosanna  to  the  Prince  of  light  98 

How  happy  are  they  who  the  Saviour     144< 
How  precious  is  the  book  divine  153 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  163 
How  condescending  and  how  kind  184 

How  sweet  and  awful  is  the  place  186 

How  firm  a  foundation,  ye  sainis  of  the  201 
How  welcome  to  the  saints,  when  prest268 
How  many  years  has  man  been  driven  291 
Humble  souls,  who  seek  salvation  „  250 
'{[  Hungry  and  faint  and  poor  23d 

Hosanna,  with  a  cheerful  sound  254? 

I 
I  send  the  joys  of  earth  away 
I  long  to  see  the  seasons  come 
I'm  not  ashamed  to  own  my  Lord 
Infinite  excellence  is  thine 
I've  listed  in  the  holy  war 
Infinite,  unexhausted  love 
Is  this  the  kind  return 
I  sing  my  Saviour's  wondrous  death 
"  I  lift  my  banner"  saith  the  Lord 

J 
Joy  is  a  fruit  that  will  not  grow 
fcy^lsaiem,  my  happy  home 
Q  Ijus,  I  love  thy  charming  name 
Pesus,  let  thy  pitying  eye 
^Jesus,  thy  far  extended  fame 
Jflesiis,  thy  wandering  sheep  behold 
Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 
Jesus,  where  e'er  thy  people  meet 
Jesus,  since  still  the  same  thou  art 
Jesus,  thy  blessings  are  not  few 
Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 
Jesus  is  gone  above  the  skies 
Jesus,  Lord,  we  look  to  thee 
x3 


260  INDEX. 

Hymn. 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace  199 

Jesus,  grant  us  all  a  blessing  206 

Jesus,  the  Lord,  the  glory  take  212 

Jesus,  my  all,  to  heaven  is  gone  284 

Jesus  shall  reign  where'er  the  sun  290 

L 

Lord,  we  come  before  thee  now  39 

Lord,  I  believe  a  rest  remains  41 

Let  every  mortal  ear  attend  8 

Let  anxious  doubts  be  heard  no  more  74 

Let  earth  and  heaven  agree  86 

Lord,  what  a  heaven  of  saving  grace  107 

Love  divine,  all  loves  excelling  134 

Let  party  names  no  more  135 

Let  avarice  from  shore  to  shore  155 

Lsd^n  with  guilt  and  full  of  fears  157 

L'_    nil  the  heathen  writers  join  161 
Loid,  1  have  made  thy  word  my  choice  162 

Lord,  we  adore  thy  vast  design  182 

Let  Pharisees  of  high  esteem  197 

L       hy  kingdom,  blessed  Saviour  205 

Loid,  when  together  here  Ave  meet  211 

Lord,  dismiss  us  with  thy  blessing  241 

Lord,  while  thy  judgments  shake  the  243 

Lord,  thou  bast  scourged  our  guilty  246 

Let  Ziorf's  watchmen  cry  aloud  >.0/lT 

Lord,  in  the  morning  I  will  send  "  gi  11* 

Loud  let  the  tuneful  trumpet  sound  m  4T; 

Lo,  what  a  glorious  sight  appears  29621 

Lord,  at  thy  temple  we  appear  297BJ 

M 

]Wy  God,  inspire  this  heart  of  mine  1 

My  soul  forsakes  her  vain  delights  26 

My  drowsy  powers,  why  sleep  ye  so  18 

Mv  God,  1  know,  1  feel  thee  mine  42 

My  hope,  my  all,  my  Saviour  thou  69 

Mortals  awake,  with  angels  join  96 


INDEX.  261 

Hgmn. 

:  My  God,  my  life,  my  love,  1 09 

My  God,  my  portion,  and  my  love  1 10 

My  Captain  sounds  the  alarm  of  war       121 
My  loving  fellow  travellers  126 

My  God,  I  am  thine  152 

My  thoughts  on  awful  subjects  roll       218 
My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  hove  256 

My  God  was  with  me  ail  the  night         257 
My  gracious  Redeemer  I  love  278 

N 
Now  begin  the  heavenly  theme  12 

Now  to  the  Lord,  who  makes  us  know  214 
Now,  by  the  bowels  of  my  God  195 

Now,  Lord,  inspire  the  preacher's  heart -233 
Now  may  he  who  from  the  dead  23$ 

Now  Lord,  the  heavenly  seed  is  sown    239 
Now  to  the  Lord  a  noble  song  87 

O 
O  for  a  closer  walk  with  God 
O  thou  that  seest  and  knowest  my  grief  35 
O  joyful  sound  of  gospel  grace  4S 

O  Lord,  my  best  desires  fulfil  50 

O  Lord,  how  great  is  the  delight  102 

O  Jesu  j,my  Saviour,  I  know  thou  art      100 
O  thou  God  of  my  salvation  103 

G  how  I  have  longed  for  the  coming  of  112 
O  Lord,  our  languid  souls  inspire  67 

O  when  shall  I  see  Jesus  122 

Our  souls  by  love  together  knit  136 

O  tell  me  no  more  of  this  world's  vain  137 
O  love  divine,  how  sweet  thou  art  139 

Of  him  who  did  salvation  bring  142 

O  Jesus,  the  giver  of  all  we  enjoy  170 

O  Lord,  I  do  delight  in  thee  173 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways    63 
Oui*  spirits  join  to  adore  the  Lamb    *     189 
O  God,  my  heart  with  love  inflame        223 
S3 


2Q2  INDEX. 

IJifinn, 

Oft  as  the  bell  with  solemn  toll  227 

O  thou  before  Whose  gracious  throne  249 

O  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  30 

Once  more,  my  soul,  the  rising  day  253 

Our  Lord  is  risen  indeed  272 

On  Jordan's  stormy  banks  I  stand  283 

O'er  the  gloomy  hills  of  darkness  295 

P 

Physician  of  my  sin-sick  soul  32 

Peace,  troubled  soul,  thou  needst  not  73 

Praise,  everlasting  praise,  be  paid  77 

Precious  Bible,  what  a  treasure  159 

Pilgrims,  with  pleasure  let  us  part  207 

Plunged  in  a  gulph  of  dark  despair  145 

It 

Raise  your  triumphant  songs  171 

Rejoice,  believer,  in  the  Lord  6 

Religion  is  the  chief  concern  60 

Rejoice,  O  earth,  the  Lord  is  king  140 
Rise,rise,my  soul,  and  leave  the  ground  167 

Remember  us,  we  pray  thee,  Lord  2  }6 
Rise,  Christians  rise,  who  love  the  Lord  277 

S 

Sinner,  art  thou  still  secure  15 

Sinner,  the  voice  of  God  regard  16 

Strait  is  the  way,  the  door  is  strait  22 

Sweet  was  the  time  when  first  I  felt  2S 

Sinner,  hear  the  Saviour's  call  11 

Shepherds,  rejoice,  lift  ^  your  eyes  95 

Stand  up  my  soul,  shake  oil'  thy  fears  115 

Salvation,  6  the  joyful  sound  146 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say  164 

So  let  our  lips  and  lives  express  ^96 

Saviour,  visit  thy  plantation  204 

Stop,  poor  sinner,  stop  and  think  217 

Stoop  down,  my  thoughts  that  used  to  225 

See,  gracious  Lord,  before  thy  throne  244 


INDEX.  2GS 

Hymn. 

See  bow  the  mounting-  sun  252 

See  what  a  living1  stone  270 

Sweet  glories  rush  upon  my  sight  275 

Sing-  to  the  Lord,  ye  heavenly  hosts  288 

Sing-  to  the  great  Jehovah's  praise  298 

The  manna,  favored  Israel's  meat  17 
Thus  saith  the  Lord,  the  spacious  fields  19 

Thy  mercies  nil  the  earth.  O  Lord  62 

Try  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground  64 

The  Saviour  calls,  let  every  ear  84 

The  Lord's  my  shepherd,  how  shall  8? 

To  Christ  the  Lord,  let  every  tongue  88 

'Tis  pure  delight,  without  alloy  101 

Tho  troubles  assail  116 

There  is  a  land  of  pleasure  124? 

The  wondrous  love  of  Jesus  125 

The  Lord  of  life  exalted  stands  14 

The  Lord  is  the  fountain  of  goodness  129 

The  gloomy  night  of  sadness  130 

The  gospel's  joyful  sound  150 
This  is  the  word  of  truth  and  love 

Thou  only  centre  of  my  rest  178 

Teach  me  the  measure  of  my  days  1 81 

'Twas  or.  that  dark  as>d  doleful  night  183 

The  King  of  heaven  his  table  spreads  187 

The  Lord,  how  glorious  is  his  lace  188 

To  our  Redeemer's  glorious  name  193 

That  awful  day  will  surely  come  215 
The  Lord,  the  Judge,  before  -his  throne  216 

Thee  we  adore,  Eternal  name  221 

Thy  promise,-Lord,  and  thy  command  234 

The  morning's  come,  the  sun  in  east  258 

Tims  far  the  Lord  hath  led  me  on  262 

The  day  is  past  and  -gone  263 

Thy  daily  mercies,  6  my  God  265 

Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love  273 


261  INDEX. 

Hymn. 

The  Sabbath's  gone,  the  day  is  past  274 

The  mighty  frame  of  glorious  grace  279 

There  is  a'land  of  pure  delight  281 

U 

Up  to  the  Lord,  that  reigns  on  high  166 

V 

Vain,  delusive  world,  adieu  286 

W 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet  70 

Why  should  the  children  of  a  King  58 

When  the  poor  leper's  case  I  read  44 

What  shall  the  dying  sinner  do  9 

When  in  the  light  of  faith  divine  71 

We've  found  the  rock,  the  travellers  93 

When  by  the  fiery  serpent  stung  151 

When  Israel  thro  the  desert  passed  154 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear  160 

Who  shall  ascend  thy  heavenly  place  1 75 

.  Why  do  we  mourn  departing  friends  219 

Wale  sorrows  encompass  me  round  222 

Why  should  we  start  and  fear  to  die  226 
Wcii  met,  dear  friends,  in  .lesus'name  230 
Where  two  or  tluee,with  sweet  accord  237 

Welcome,  sweet  day  of  rest  269 

.  When  Jesus  Christ  was  here  below  127 
Y 

Ye  nations  all,  to  you  I  call  97 

Ye  trembling  souls,  dismiss  your  fears  81 

Ye  saints,  attend  the  Saviour's  voice  83 

Ye  sons  of  men,  with  joy  record  163 


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